tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48393193574047002312024-03-13T09:29:15.739-07:00Timing Belt SymptomsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136670355373176160noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839319357404700231.post-48275288534131808332012-03-01T08:02:00.002-08:002012-03-01T08:02:51.778-08:00Removing the old timing belt<br />
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<span lang="EN-PH">You’ve figured out it’s time to replace
your timing belt. And you have found the exact tools for timing belt
replacement. What comes next is the procedure. If you’re a car enthusiast, you
would probably do it by yourself. But if you have moderate knowledge on doing
this, you would be tackling with this challenge. Usually, it would take eight
hours for an untrained professional to do the whole procedure.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH">So, let’s start by removing the old timing
belt. But do remember to first refer to your manual for proper procedures. Car
models vary from the tools and the procedure of timing belt removal. But in
general, you should:</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Engage the emergency brake.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">The car should be jacked up
with jack stands.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">The negative terminal of the
battery should be disconnected for safety purposes.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">The transmission should be
placed to neutral. </span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Don’t forget to remove all
spark plugs.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">All plastic shields underneath
the engine should also be removed.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Drain coolant.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">All cooling fan and its
covering on the engine’s front should be detached. This is usually done by
turning right to loosen.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">For easy reassembly, cooling
hoses disconnected should be labelled.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH"> Remove radiator, engine drive belts, cap and
rotor, water pump pulley, and the bolts holding the upper timing belt cover.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH"> On the center of the crankshaft pulley, place
the socket. Rotate engine to TDC (Top Dead Center). This means the first piston
in an inline engine is already at the top. A mark will show the TDC on the
pulley and engine.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">The crankshaft pulley bolts
should be loosened to remove the pulley and vibration damper. </span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Take off the lower timing belt
cover.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Remember to mark the location
of the main tensioner bolt. </span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Now, remove the bolt which
holds the tensioner and timing belt cover and the main adjustment bolt for
tensioner.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">The freed tensioner and
tensioner spring should be removed next.</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-PH">Once all these are done, the
belt comes off.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH">At this point, removing the old timing belt
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<br />Alnessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17394031079934012930noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839319357404700231.post-26655266921749790172012-03-01T06:23:00.002-08:002012-03-01T06:23:42.099-08:00Change of Timing Belt: A must<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Why timing belts need to be changed every now then? Sometimes
you tend to be too lazy and pissed because its life span is very short. Well,
timing belt needs to be change every now then in order to keep your car going.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Among the modern engines that have been created, timing belt
is the weakest link.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To answer the question stated earlier: Timing belts are
camshafts designed to just have a limited span of life because chains that are
more durable are noisier and more expensive to manufacturer. If you review the
manual of your car, timing belt’s mileage is indicated in order for you to know
when is the right time to change it. Usually, its interval runs from 60,000
miles up to 105,000 miles. Now, it is clear. Timing belts are designed to just
have a short span of life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You are encouraged to change timing belts prior to the indicated
interval because you would not want to have troubles and get embarrassed on the
middle of a road trip with friends. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If you are planning to purchase a second hand automobile, it
is wise to change its belt with a new one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Failure of timing belts comes without warning. For some
vehicles, it sometimes hard to check it as it is to replace it. Thus, it is
important to often check the intervals of your vehicle so that you can monitor
the life span of your car’s timing belt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Apparently, maintenance of timing belts is a bit costly. Yet,
the cost would be doubled when disaster takes place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>Alnessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17394031079934012930noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839319357404700231.post-71022230926163820502012-02-25T00:03:00.001-08:002012-02-25T00:03:12.270-08:00What will you need to replace timing belt?<br />
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<span lang="EN-PH">You may not have given a look at your
timing belt until you heard a cymbals slapping each other; and then, the buzzer sounds
off. Anything can go wrong when it’s time for timing belt replacement. Yes,
even if you haven’t reached the maximum distance yet. Take a chance to see your
timing belt and check for cracks, shredding, or excessive slack. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH">Apart from the natural symptoms which could
wear up your timing belt, other factors that will affect its early replacement
are oil leaks from surrounding seals, living in a dry climate where belts are
worn rapidly, and infrequent driving (causes the belt to become a set shape). </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH">These factors will lead you to replace your
timing belt. If you don’t feel going to the mechanic and is more accustomed in
doing your own repair, you’ll likely need tools that will help you do this. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH">The basic tools include socket set, torque
wrench, combination wrenches, screw drivers, drain pan, jack and jack stands,
and antifreeze. In addition to these tools, you will need more tools
specifically designed for timing belt replacement. These include a new timing
belt, timing belt cover gasket, timing light, belt tension gauge, and
pins/bolts needed to hold camshaft position while working. For some vehicle
whose crankshaft pulley doesn’t just slide off, a harmonic balancer puller or
three-jaw gear puller will be needed.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-PH">Remember that in timing belts, it isn’t
“one size fits all.” Tools, belt type,
and procedure may vary depending on the vehicle’s model. Perhaps, the most
valuable tool for replacing a timing belt is a manual from your car’s
manufacturer. </span></div>Alnessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17394031079934012930noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839319357404700231.post-52813157196389763002012-02-19T06:42:00.002-08:002012-02-19T06:42:53.802-08:00It’s time to replace your timing belt<br />
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Some cars break down without you even knowing why. For one
thing, the failure of the timing belt causes this. To prevent a serious damage
on the car, one should know when to replace it. This can be done by getting
familiar with the timing belt, its functions, and knowing when there is
something wrong with it. Knowledge about the symptoms of timing belt will save
you from the hassles of being stuck in the middle of the road as the car breaks
down. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Let’s start by defining timing belt. It is a chain which is part
of the car’s internal combustion engine. Its role is to connect a crankshaft to
a camshaft which controls the opening and closing of the engine’s valves. A
non-functioning timing belt will cause the engine’s pistons to stop functioning
as well which leads to the car’s inability to run. An overused timing belt will
no longer be able to perform its functions, thus, it needs to be replaced. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Timing belts are replaced after its suggested number of
miles is reached. But if you haven’t kept track of the miles you have run with
your car, there are symptoms to look out for so you would know when to replace
the timing belt. Here are the following:<o:p></o:p></div>
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making the whole car shake</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> It starts belching out more exhaust than usual</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">If you face trouble in starting your car and
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Other cars display more symptoms than others like emitting
excess smoke. But if one of these symptoms occur in your car, it is better to
consult a mechanic. It most probably indicates that timing belt should be
replaced or if not, there really is something wrong with your car. </div>Alnessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17394031079934012930noreply@blogger.com2