Timing Belts in
What cam belts are
Timing belts provide a connection between the crankshaft of an engine and its camshaft.
It is covered with 'teeth' that are different shapes dependant on your belt's type.
Newer models of timing belt tend to have rounded teeth, whereas triangular teeth tend to cover traditional belts.
Cam belts will be often made out of rubber and are then covered with materials like twaron to make them stronger so that they will last longer.
Modern cam belts will sometimes be made from durable materials such as HSN so that they are not damaged by high temperatures in engines.
Modern cam belts are not as wide as there predecessors in order to reduce their weight and friction, to boost efficiency.
Jobs that mechanics do on timing belts
If you need to have work done on your timing belt mechanics will need to be located. RepairACar can be used to find a registered mechanic in to perform cam belt work for your Jeep.
All manner of cam belt work can be undertaken by our mechanics in . When you think that your timing belt may be damaged you can have them check your timing belt.
If it is that there is a problem with your cam belt our 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.
It could be that you need to have your cam belt realigned. Be it the synchronisation of your crankshaft and timing belt, or maybe you need to have your cam belt and water pump replaced, RepairACar can be used to help you find timing belt experts in irrespective of your problem.
Cam belt problems
Problems with your vehicle's cam belt are one of the leading causes of breakdowns.
There can be a number of different problems 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, and there are a range of problems that can cause this.
Timing belts can get over tight leading to them emitting loud squeaking noises.
If your timing belt looses some or all of it's teeth it will pose serious problems as there is no way to turn the cam shaft.
Another thing that stops camshafts turning are timing belts becoming misaligned.
Timing belts can also become damaged by oil being compressed into the belt causing the dimensions of the belt to shift, stopping it from working.
Timing belts can sometimes loosen with them ending up slid out of position.
A corroded cam belt will also snap eventually.
