Timing Belts in Craigavon
Different sorts of cam belt
There are a number of different types of timing belt and the sort that you will need will depend on your particular vehicle.
There are two sorts of car engines that require a cam belt.
Interference engine cam belts need to be regularly maintained as a result of the close proximity between the valves and pistons in the engine of your car.
Non-interference engine cam belts do not require such careful maintenance as the valves and pistons of your engine sit further apart from each other.
Timing belts have different shaped teeth as well.
The teeth in cam belts that are older are often triangular, whereas modern timing belts will normally have rounded teeth.
Timing belts tend to be made from rubber imbued with another material such as fibreglass to strengthen it, although materials such as HSN are now frequently used.
Cam belt problems
Difficulties with the timing belt of a car are one of the leading causes of breakdowns.
A number of potential problems can arise with timing belts and if you know how to spot them you can avoid suffering a break down.
The timing belt snapping all together is obviously the main concern, but there are other issues that can lead to this happening.
Timing belts can become over stretched which will lead to them emitting loud squeaking noises.
Should the teeth fall out of your timing belt it will pose serious problems as there is no way to turn the cam shaft.
The camshaft will not function if the timing belt is not aligned in the correct way.
Timing belts can also suffer oil damage changing the size of the belt, meaning that it will not work correctly.
Cam belts are also known to slacken resulting in them slipping out of their desired position.
Timing belts can also snap as a result of corrosion.
What timing belts are
A cab belt is a belt that offers a connection between an engine's crank and camshafts.
It is covered with 'teeth' that are different shapes dependant on your belt's type.
Modern timing belts have rounded or circular teeth, whereas older timing belts will be covered with sharp or triangular teeth.
Timing belts are typically made out of rubber and will then be covered with materials like fibreglass so that they are stronger to ensure that they have a longer life.
Modern cam belts will sometimes be made from durable materials such as HSN so that they are not damaged by high temperatures in engines.
Recently made cam belts are manufactured much thinner so as to lessen their weight, to generate less friction.
What happens when timing belt issues are ignored
Failure to recognise when a timing belt is damaged, or worse yet; failure to act upon it can spell disaster for your engine. Should you have an interference engine on your vehicle can lead to your car becoming irreparably damaged in some circumstances.
If the timing belt in your vehicle snap then your car will not be able to run at all, but if it continues to function whilst damaged the engine of your vehicle could be taking on damage without you even realising it. Should your timing belt be damaged the valves and pistons in your car's engine will hit into one another which can result in cracks forming in your valve guides.
You car's valve guides can also end up bent which it can be expensive to fix. In extreme circumstances your cam shaft may even break.
Should your timing belt be damaged you can visit RepairACar to find a registered cam belt mechanic in Craigavon.
Cam belt work can be carried out by mechanics in Craigavon
If you need to have work done on your timing belt you will need to find a mechanic firm in Craigavon. RepairACar can be used to source registered Craigavon mechanics to undertake work on your vehicle's cam belt. Mechanics in Craigavon are able to perform a wide range of timing belt tasks.
If you think that your cam belt may be broken they can be used to inspect your timing belt. If your cam belt is in fact damaged repairs can be done by the Craigavon timing belt experts we have or should this not be possible, they can replace your damaged cam belt. Timing belts may need to be tightened from time to time, or the timing belt on your car might even be too tight.
You cam belt may need to be realigned. Be it the synchronisation of your crankshaft and timing belt, or it could be that you wish to have your cam belt and water pump replaced together, you can locate Craigavon timing belt specialists when you visit RepairACar.
