Timing Belts in Cambridge
Types of timing belt
There are a number of different sorts of cam belt and the sort that you will require will depend on your car. A cam belt will be required in two types of engine. Cam belts for interference engines need to be regularly maintained as a result of the close proximity between the valves and pistons of the engine.
Timing belts for non-interference vehicle engines need much less maintenance as the valves and pistons in the engine do not sit so closely together. Cam belt's teeth come in varying shapes as well. The teeth in cam belts that are older are often triangular, in contrast to the rounded teeth of modern cam belts.
Cam belts are normally made from rubber imbued with another material such as fibreglass to strengthen it, although modern cam belts are made out of materials like HSN.
Issues with timing belts
Problems with your vehicle's cam belt are one of the main causes of car's breaking down. Timing belts can be hit with a number of issues and significant damage can be avoided if you can identify them sooner or later.
The key concern will be the complete snapping of a timing belt, but there are a number of things that can cause this to happen. Cam belts can become too tight resulting in them squeaking noisily.
Should your cam belt start to loose teeth the cam shaft cannot be turned. Should the cam belt be misaligned the cam shaft will not be able to turn.
Timing belts can also become damaged by oil being compressed into the belt changing the size of the belt, stopping it from properly functioning. Timing belts can also become slack meaning that they can slide out of position.
Cam belts can sometimes break after becoming corroded.
Consequences of not addressing timing belt problems
Failure to recognise when a timing belt is damaged, or worse still; a failure to address the issue can spell disaster for your engine. If you have an interference engine in your vehicle can result in notable damage to your auto mobile.
If your timing belt snaps completely the car will not run, but if the belt continues to work whilst it is damaged it could be causing significant damage without your knowledge. If you have a damaged timing belt your engine's valves and pistons will knock into each other which could cause your valve guides to crack.
You car's valve guides can also end up bent which can cost a considerable amount to have fixed. You might even end up suffering from a broken camshaft in extreme cases.
Should be having difficulties with your timing belt utilise RepairACar to find a timing belt specialist in Cambridge.
Why do you need a timing belt?
Cam belts are rubber belts that regulate the timing of engine valves in vehicles. Engine valves open and close a specific number of times and the cam belt ensures that this happens correctly. A cam belt's teeth are carefully designed in order for them to provide a high level of efficiency for their intended engine.
These teeth turn the cam shaft of the engine and ensure that it does not drop out of sync with the crankshaft. The camshaft rotates at exact half the speed as the crankshaft of the engine, enabled by the timing belt. Should something stop this from happening then the engine will be prevented from efficiently working which will surely result in severe damage to your engine.
Causes of such damage to engines can be your engine's valves remaining open when they shouldn't be leading to them sticking to the pistons.
Cambridge mechanic firms can carry out work on cam belts
When you need to have work carried out on your cam belt you will have to locate a mechanic in Cambridge. RepairACar can be used to source registered Cambridge mechanics to work on the timing belt of your vehicle. Our mechanics in Cambridge can undertake a variety of timing belt tasks.
Should you have noticed your cam belt may be damaged they can be used to carry out a timing belt inspection. Should there be an issue with your timing belt our Cambridge timing belt specialists are able to repair it, or if this is not possible undertake a timing belt replacement. You may need to have your timing belt tightened, or you may have a timing belt that is too tight.
Every so often you may need to have your cam belt realigned. You may need to have them synchronise your cam belt and crankshaft, or you might have to have both your timing belt and water pump replaced at the same time, timing belt specialists in Cambridge can be utilised by calling upon RepairACar.
What is a timing belt?
A cam belt provides a connection for the crank and camshaft of a vehicle's engine. It is covered with 'teeth' that are different shapes depending on the sort of belt your vehicle has. Modern timing belts have rounded or circular teeth, whereas older timing belts will be covered with sharp or triangular teeth.
Cam belts are constructed from rubber and will then be covered with materials like fibreglass so that they are stronger to ensure that they are able to last longer. Cam belts made recently tend to be made from resistant materials like HSN to prevent damage as a result of exposure to high temperatures. Recently made cam belts are manufactured much thinner so as to lower weight and as a result, friction.
