ContiTech Recommends Regular Timing Belt Checks
When the weather changes – regardless of the season – it’s time to check the timing belts under your hood, says ContiTech’s Power Transmission Group. With that in mind, ContiTech suggests routinely checking timing belts will minimize breakdowns and save money.
Autodata Publications Inc. Introduces 2007 Edition Spanish Timing Belt Manual
Autodata’s 2007 Edition Spanish Timing Belt Manual features serpentine belt routing illustrations. OEM recommendations are given for the replacement of timing belts in domestic and import vehicles.
Timing Belt Replacement: Tried and True Repair Method Works Every Time
and below the intake manifold. When this unit fails, it tends to look like the head gaskets are blown. The oil mixes with the coolant and so on, leading to catastrophic engine bearing failure. Saab recommends flushing the cooling system with Shout, a cleaning agent found in many stores. Saab also recommends changing the timing
Tech Tip: Save Time and Replacement Cost by Installing an OE-Match Timing Belt
Many domestic and import car makers use timing belts instead of timing chains because they are quiet, inexpensive, durable and can be replaced without violating the oil tightness of the engine. Vehicle manufacturers usually indicate regular replacement intervals in order to avoid catastrophic engine failure.
Tech Tip: Timing Belt Replacement – Safeguarding Your Customers’ Vehicles From Major Engine Damage
Although better materials and manufacturing technology have extended the timing belt replacement intervals on many nameplates, timing belt replacements remain one of the most profitable scheduled maintenance services.
Tech Tip: Hyundai Timing Belt and Chain Replacement on 1996 Elantra Models
This bulletin describes the valve timing procedures necessary when installing a timing belt or transfer drive chain on 1996 Elantra models. The importance of this information cannot be over-emphasized, because improper valve timing can result in driveability problems, such as loss of power, poor idle quality and, in severe cases, stalling and cylinder head damage.
Timing Belt Replacement: Safeguarding Your Customers’ Vehicles From Major Engine Damage
Although better materials and manufacturing technology have extended the timing belt replacement intervals on many nameplates, timing belt replacements remain one of the most profitable scheduled maintenance services. They continue to be profitable because many other scheduled services like spark plug replacements, filter replacements, coolant changes and transmission fluid changes can be packaged with a
Tech Tip: Complete Timing Belt System Replacement Can Increase Sales, Reduce Comebacks
When servicing the import timing system, many technicians replace only the worn belt. They overlook the tensioner, tensioner pulleys and idlers because failure modes such as misalignment, loss of lubricant and weak spring force are often hard to detect.
Timing Belt Replacement on a Sideways Engine
A timing belt failure can be a serious problem, not only because it strands the motorist, but also because of the extensive engine damage it can cause. If the engine is an “interference” application, a timing belt failure may result in bent valves, damaged pistons and a very expensive repair bill for your customer. For
GM Timing Belt & Chain Service
Some overhead cam engines in General Motors vehicles use timing belts to drive the cam (the 2.0L for example), some use chains (2.3L Quad Four, Cadillac’s Northstar dual overhead cam 4.6L V8, the Aurora Northstar 4.0L V8 and Chevy’s Vortec 4200 inline six), and some use a combination of both (Chevrolet’s 3.4L V6). The rest