Replacing the timing belt

The gas distribution mechanism includes a belt, without which it will be impossible to supply fuel and air mixture to the engine. The service life of a timing belt for a specific car model is determined by the maintenance regulations. The service life of this unit is at least 80,000 km.

However, service station technicians may advise replacing timing drive parts in Russian operating conditions earlier than the period specified in these regulations. In practice, replacing the timing belt can be adjusted by 25 – 30%, and sometimes even by 30 – 40%. What affects the wear of this part?

What determines the life of the timing belt?

Negative temperatures have a bad effect on the life of the drive. Despite the use of modern high-quality rubber in the manufacture of the drive, in cold weather, until the belt warms up, it begins to work in extreme conditions. Moreover, the load on it increases when starting a frozen engine. In cold weather, the cuffs also begin to leak more often, and if engine oil has leaked onto the drive belts, their service life is also sharply reduced.

Slipping of the timing belt leads to improper operation of the entire system, which will manifest itself in a malfunction of the camshaft. With a slight shift in the angle of rotation of the camshaft, there will be a drop in engine power, increased fuel consumption and heating of the engine.

The service life of the drive can be shortened by a cooling system pump whose bearing has begun to play . If the unit shaft is loose , it may become jammed in a broken bearing. In this scenario, the timing belt will weaken and can easily fly off the gear teeth, and then the pistons will hit the valves with all their might. In this case, engine repairs can cost 5 or even 6 figures.

If the belt breaks, there is a huge probability of engine component failure. Replacing the timing belt is a necessary procedure that sooner or later any car owner whose car engine is equipped with a timing belt drive will have to resort to .

Replacing the timing belt

To avoid serious engine damage, you should be careful when replacing the timing belt . At the DK-Auto car service center, timing belt replacement is carried out by specialists who repair the engine. For each car model, the modern market of auto parts and spare parts offers original and non-original timing belts , similar to the original ones. The choice of timing belt should be approached with all responsibility in order to prevent interruptions in the further operation of the engine.

The timing belt should be replaced at a reliable, proven car service center such as DK-Auto. Our specialists will select a timing belt for your car, perform a qualified replacement at an affordable price and provide a guarantee.