Questions tagged [timing-belt]
A belt used in overhead cam internal combustion engines to the keep the camshaft and crankshaft synchronized. This tag is not to be used for timing-chain related problems.
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2001 Honda Civic timing belt assembly repair question
I have a 2001 Honda Civic. I bought it almost 2 years ago at just over 100,000 miles. It now has almost 116,000 miles and when I took it into my mechanic for a failed sensor replacement he told me ...
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Volvo 2.0D engine "self-oscillates" after changing timing belt and adjusting fuel-injectors
I recently had the timing belt and water pump changed on my Volvo s40 (2006 2.0D diesel). The mechanic also cleaned and adjusted the injectors. After the service I noticed that att some rpms the ...
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Is there clearance for the valves to go, in case of busted belt on a C4 1.4 V16 2005
I just broke down and had to get pulled.
Car stopped moving mid drive and wouldn't start, the starter would turn but make a strange higher-pitched noise than the usual one.
The guy offered to ...
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Using Acura or Honda crankshaft pulley holding tool and not impact wrench when loosening the bolt
Is it safe to use impact wrench when you try to loosen the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt?
Many suggest just that without any concern for possibility of causing the damage to engine mounts, maybe ...
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If the timing belt doesn't turn with the starter, is it broken?
So, I've got a 07 eclise 2.4. It ran fine on my way to work, but when I shut it off it wouldn't start again. I checked the basics (fuses, battery, plugs, coils) with no success. I then checked the cam ...
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How to loosen the crank pully bolt with hand tools?
I remember when I wanted to change the dust covers on my axle, what a pain it was to break free the axle nut with my breaker bar. I have only standard hand tools.
I can only imagine that loosening ...
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Mitsubishi lancer not starting
I have an 03 lancer which stalled on my way home and won't start. I hear something spinning when I attempt to start it, but it doesn't sound like it normally would. Almost as if something is spinning ...
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General Question on mechanic shop warranties, do they cover secondary damages? [closed]
I have a Dodge Journey and I'm about to do a timing belt service which replaces the timing belt, water pump, and the hydraulic tensioners. Now this is preventive maintenance, there isn't anything ...
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Can you know the condition of a timing belt on inspection? [duplicate]
I've heard people say if you don't know when the belt was last changed sometimes you can look at the belt and tell what condition it is in and whether it should be able to last longer.
However I've ...
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Does my car have a timing belt or timing chain?
I purchased a second hand Ford Focus LX 2004 (Sedan) and it is now getting close to 200,000km. I was wondering if this car needs a timing belt replacement or not?
I looked at the maintenance ...
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2003 Honda Civic overheating issue
I have a 2003 Honda Civic that has overheating issues.
I took it to a garage and they 1st thought it was the thermostat so that was changed, Still overheating.
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2001 Honda Odyssey V6 timing marks
I'm doing a timing belt and set the crank to the mark and the front cam sprocket to the mark but the back cam shaft sprocket is not on the mark. The van was running before. Is this possible or did it ...
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Bolt Torque for Timing Belt Tensioner
I'll be changing the timing belt and water pump on a 2006 Volvo S40 with a 2.5L T5 engine. What is the torque specification for the tensioner on the timing belt?
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Do you need to replace a timing chain?
I have a "2012 PASSAT SEL PREMIUM 2.5L Auto" with about 92k miles on it.
Around 60k, I have asked my local car mechanic to do the Timing Belt, and he informed me that according to the search he ran ...
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How to check that crankshaft and cam pulleys are in sync?
I am admitting a bonehead move here so everyone else please don't chime in just to tell me I am an idiot. I know that! I would appreciate any constructive feedback/answers.
I had a bear of a time ...
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At what mileage should I replace the timing belt in a 2003 Honda Accord EX V6
Assuming I have no known mechanical problems, at what mileage should I replace the timing belt in a 2003 Honda Accord EX V6?
I have heard 60,000 miles from some sources, but the manual seems to ...
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Correct procedure and cost repair BMW timing chain (BMW 318ti)
I was looking to buy a used BMW and realised that the one I liked has timing chain.
I am more used to timing belts and know that they cost about £200 ($320) to replace. However, I don't have any ...
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Water pump leak after timing belt replacement in VW Caddy Crew Bus 2.0 TDi
I took my VW Caddy in for an early timing belt replacement (at the 105000km service). When I drove the car out of the workshop there was a rattling in the engine compartment. The mechanic came to ...
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Best practice to tell if an interference engine has bent valves?
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4L SOHC engine with 251k miles on it. While I was driving it all of sudden the engine just died. I pulled off the road and then had it towed to a local mechanic. ...
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Can camshaft seal leaking hurt timing belt and cause sudden engine breakdown while driving? - Volvo XC90
Volvo service told me that the camshaft seal of my Volvo XC90 needs to be replaced for $1000. I see no oil on the timing belt, its dry. It just has some black dust.
If there is real leak, can it ...
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What is the recommended interval change a Holden Barina timing belt?
It's a 2009 Holden Barina TK with 44,000 km on the clock. The mechanic is recommending that it's time to change the timing belt, but it seems to soon to me for such a costly procedure.
When I've had ...
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Does a timing chain need maintenance?
Does a timing chain (as opposed to timing belt) need any specific maintenance? In particular I'm talking about a BMW Z4
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Replacing Timing Belt - 2006 Honda Odyssey
I am replacing my timing belt ( 2006 Honda Odyssey). Since this is likely high labour cost what else should I ask the mechanic to replace?
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Squeal from timing belt area
When starting the engine from cold on my Volvo 440 (1.8 LI, K reg) there is a loud squeal coming from the timing belt area. The noise goes away after a couple of minutes driving.
What could be the ...
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What's the best approach to install new Timing Belt that's 1/2 a tooth off
Sherpa 1979 17v "o series" engine petrol 1700
Hi, Sometime back I replaced a new timing belt. Timing marks were lined up accurately only to find that the belt was 1/2 a tooth out. I figured this ...
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Slipped timing belt. Can hard cranking an engine with cam timing way off likely cause valve damage?
I have a 1979 Austin Sherpa with an "O Series" 1700 petrol engine.
Engine was running great before I replaced exhaust/inlet manifold and an SU Carb. Then it just wouldn't start. The engine was ...
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'98 Legacy Outback (DOHC EJ 25) timing belt doesn't have marks
I'm changing the timing belt on my '98 Legacy Outback, but the replacement timing belt I got doesn't seem to have marks on it for alignment. I already took off the other belt, and it doesn't have ...
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How relevant is Timing Belt issue with BMW N43 engine?
Are all BMW N43 engines bound to Timing Belt snapping issue? Or is it just matter of luck when the Engine is regularly serviced?
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Timing Chain vs. Timing Belt
What is the service life of a timing chain and how does having a chain drive cam benefit from a belt drive cam and vice-versa?
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95 Honda civic timing marks
I have a 95 Honda civic with a D16Z6 engine. I was trying to check the timing on the car, and wanted to get the engine to TDC. There were a few marks on the cam gear. There was no up pointing arrow, ...
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Is the time belt replacement criteria exaggerated?
When I check online for when I should change the timing belt, the criteria seems to be no more than 100k kilometers before replacing it. Time also seems important, so even if the car hasn't driven ...
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How is the timing belt changed on vehicles with no timing marks?
My mechanic was changing the timing on 2010 Hyundai Verna which has a 1.6 DOHC, the timing belt is attached to one cam gear and those cams are connected by a chain from the other end. While an ...
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2004 Kia Sedona 160000 miles Timing Belt Replacement
I have a 2004 Kia Sedona LX with 160000 miles on it. I am going to be changing out the Timing Belt. It will be the Car's second one. What do you recommend I replace while I am inside? Water Pump? ...
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Frequency of timing belt change on Volkswagen Golf
What is the frequency to change the timing belt on a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol ?
Reading https://www.gates.com/~/media/files/gates/automotive/catalogs/automotive/timingbeltreplacementguide.pdf?...
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Less mileage and bumpy ride in VW polo after shocks and timing belt replacement
I own a VW Polo TDI, 2011. I recently had all four shocks replaced. I also got my timing belt and fan belt replaced. I also did the alignment afterwards. I have made a few observations which I would ...
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How does this timing belt look like
I bought a used VW Golf Mk. II recently and I have to go on a trip soon. Does this timing belt look healthy? I do have some experience with cars, but not much with timing belts. The sticker on the car ...
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Is there a way to tell if a timing belt has been changed without actually changing it?
I had this 2003 Honda Civic checked out by a mechanic before I bought it, and the mechanic said it looked like the timing belt hadn't been changed he couldn't tell if the timing belt had been changed. ...
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timing belt pulleys
On my 2001 Jetta GLS 2.0 SOHC im replacing all pulleys for timing belt and i was wondering how to know the correct position to put new ones on. I will also be putting new belt. i know there are ...
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Timing Belt Tension VIDEO
too loose?
https://goo.gl/photos/pV8EuQz3SHTkoGN87
2000 Honda Accord LX 110,000 miles
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2004 KIA Sedona Timing Belt Replacement
I am planning a Timing Belt / Water pump Replacement on a 2004 Kia sedona. I would like to know for the people who may have done a job like this . was there any special tools you required. If so ...
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Renault Kangoo overheating - Waterpump? Thermostat?
OK guys, I got a call from my mother. The dashboard of her Renault Kangoo '07, 1149cm³, 55kW shows Aladin's wonderlamp [sic!], the temperature bar is at 100%, and a word, "STOP" appears.
I've had a ...
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Timing belt issues
I have a 95 accord (f22b2), While driving it shut down. I have tracked the problem to the bolt holding the camshaft sprocket to the cam backing out, losing keyway or woodruff key. So no camshaft ...
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Vehicle vibrates when driving past 120kmh, this is after doing a routine clutch change on a Opel Corsa 1.4i
I had a new clutch kit along with the cam belt changed in my 2007 Opel Corsa as routine maintainance. The car was driving well all along... even did 160kmh while driving to the mechanics workshop.
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Should a Timing Belt Pulley Spin Freely or Not?
I seem to have run across a dispute about whether or not the various pulleys involved with a timing belt should spin freely or not.
For example, in this video the anonymous Internet expert says that ...
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Properly Aligning My Timing Marks
I've run into an interesting dilemma. I'm doing my timing belt / water pump on my 98 Mazda 626 2L and am at the point of putting the belt back on, but something has come up.
I checked my timing ...
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Should I replace my timing components when I replace the water pump? [duplicate]
I have to replace the water pump on my 98 Mazda 626 2L and would like to know how I can evaluate if I need to replace the timing components as well?
I know the conventional wisdom is to do the ...
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shakes at idle in drive but fine at park or neutral
I was driving my 2006 Hyundai sonata (3.3L) yesterday during heavy rain. Suddenly check engine light started flashing. When I stopped at a red light, it started shaking badly. I noticed that when I ...
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'08 Kia Spectra won't start after head gasket/timing belt replacement
We got this little KIA for a great deal with only 102k miles on it. Probably put less than 1k miles on it before the radiator split open on top, and it quit. (We were driving on the highway with ...
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07 Honda Odyssey timing belt change interval for "normal" driving conditions?
The owners manual for my 2007 Honda Odyssey seems to indicate that the timing belt should be changed at 60,000 miles for extreme driving conditions. It's not clear what the schedule is for normal ...
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