timing belt technical
timing chain
cam belt

That's when a timing belt is under the most stress.

My next project will probably be to have the timing belt replaced.

Also, I don't think the timing belt has ever been replaced.

The problem started after a new timing belt was fitted during a full service.

My only question at this point is whether or not to have the timing belt replaced because of age?

It is extremely rare for a timing belt to break.

Timing belts, in addition, require that the size of the teeth be given.

If your timing belt breaks, then this is a real drama.

One tooth out on the rubber timing belt makes a lot of difference.

I am told this model has no timing belt.

Only major problem assembling the engine was the timing belt.

One major difference in this engine was its use of timing belts rather than chains.

Changing any timing belt can be labour intensive and costly.

Has it got a timing belt to be replaced.

List of vehicles with interference engines that use a timing belt.

Gas mileage on this five speed is excellent and the timing belt has recently been changed.

Timing belt replacement is another routine service that can lead to engine failure.

I had moving expenses, a security deposit to pull together, a timing belt in my car to replace.

Owners of cars with 70,000 miles or more should check the manual and have the timing belt replaced.

The camshaft and water pump are driven by the timing belt.

Aftermarket timing belts may be used to alter engine performance.

Timing belts with a helical offset tooth design are available.

"Things like the water pump and timing belt should be changed before you notice a problem," Schappell says.

Fit a new timing belt drive as it is about due for one, set accurately and the problem will hopefully disappear.

Timing belts must be replaced at the manufacturer's recommended distance and/or time periods.

Timing chain noise is not a major problem, but best avoided.

The water pump is also driven by the timing chain.

A short time after while servicing the timing chain, I discovered my car was different.

The first year, the timing chain broke, and our supply vehicle was too far back, so that put us out.

Aluminium is also used for the timing chain case and cylinder head cover.

I also bought a gasket set and some new timing chains.

Also visible is the new front pulley and timing chain.

It was also a side-valve engine, and used a timing chain.

All engines in the B14 line up came with timing chains, designed to last the vehicle's lifetime.

Consider performing a preventative timing chain change, no matter how many miles your car has covered.

All versions of this engine use a timing chain.

Timing chain failures on N47 diesel engines becoming very common.

This extension also acted as an integrated timing chain housing.

Any dual row timing chain may be used and you are free to set your own cam-timing.

Timing chain failure may call for engine replacement or a costly repair.

And the timing chain broke on my car.

I'd say the timing chain problem was a consequence of the maintenance regime – such engines need fresh oil at least every 10,000 miles.

Last summer an engine warning light appeared and a faulty timing chain diagnosed.

You're used to collecting overdue from some guy fixes timing chains for a living.

Even the single-carburettor engine suffered from the problem of timing chain stretch.

The N47 engine family is prone to excessive timing chain wear and premature failure.

It was a side-valve design with a timing chain, as was popular at the time.

This new engine uses a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

Indicators that the timing chain may need to be replaced include a rattling noise from the front of the engine.

A similar automatic timing chain tensioning system is used as that on the XR400.

Should I get the cam belt changed because of its age?

Please advise me how often I have to change the cam belt on my car.

If you do not know the vehicle history, replace the cam belt.

The water pump is also driven by the cam belt.

More difficult to predict is the life expectancy of the cam belt.

Long-term owners should remember that the cam belts are due for replacement at 100,000km.

A full service and cam belt change will be carried out prior to delivery to the new owner.

Cam belt condition and tension checked and adjusted as necessary.

Cam belts replaced at 12K, valve adjusts, all oil changes as per maint. schedule.

Drive Belts Cam belts do break and they can cause serious engine damage.

It's not a new technology - it uses the same basic principle that your car's cam belt relies on - but it is becoming popular.

The M16A type engine uses a chain cam instead of a cam belt.

Significant dismantling of the engine bay is required in order to access some components such as cam belts, water pump and thermostat.

Markko Martin retired from second place with a broken cam belt on SS14 yesterday.

You may remember Chris Burmajsters experience with the cam belt in the Summer Driver.

This set up was dropped within 2 years as many cam belt failures were attributed to the varying loads imposed via the power steering pump.

Epicycle adjustable cam belt pulleys are available for all belt drive Ducatis.

FSH new cam belt, callipers, 1 inch lowered springs & tyres.

However, the four camshaft engine only uses the cam belt at the front of the engine to drive the exhaust camshafts.

The engine had two overhead camshafts - one for each bank of cylinders - and these were driven using two cam belts.

The fuel pump runs from the cam belt and therefore pumps fuel in direct proportion to the revs of the engine.

In January 1999 Karim's cam belt jumped and got out of sync whilst trying to start the engine.

To compliment these kits there is a full range of power pulleys, oil pumps, stem seals, head stretch bolts and cam belts.

On all Ducatis, loose cam belts advance the cam timing in a static setting, and, it would appear, when the engine is running.

The engine needed new inlet valves and valve springs, a new cam belt and new gaskets.