A vehicle’s timing belt (or cambelt) is vitally important for keeping internal combustion engines operating.
The role of the timing belt is to balance crankshaft and camshaft rotation, and if both are synced up correctly, then your vehicle’s pistons and valves are going to operate correctly. This is vital since, as fuel is being ignited in the engine’s combustion chamber, your vehicle’s valves manage fuel/air combination intake and exhaust gas and push your pistons downward. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you’re driving a showroom floor vehicle or a pre-owned vehicle that is a couple of years old, you are going to want to make sure you have a working timing belt. Learn more concerning the timing belt with Rov-N-Techs below!
How Much is a Timing Belt?
When a timing or cam belt is not working correctly, then your vehicle’s valves are not going to be balanced properly, which means the pistons can get damaged. This could cost you up to more than $2,000 if several parts are damaged due to a failing timing belt. If you haven’t gone through further damage and are able to take your vehicle to a repair shop, then Scottsdale and Phoenix drivers should still be expected to pay upwards of $1,000 for a new timing belt along with labor expenses. It is typically suggested that you get a new timing belt for your vehicle between every sixty thousand and one hundred thousand miles.
Indications Your Vehicle Needs a New Timing Belt
It doesn’t matter if your vehicle has a rubber timing belt or a timing chain under its hood, issues with either part are easily noticed. Look at the warning indicators below, and if you know your vehicle is experiencing these issues, then schedule a service at Rov-N-Techs service center in Scottsdale.
Below are issues with a timing belt you can look for:
- Misfiring engine
- Ticking noises coming from the engine
- Oil leaking from the front of the engine
- The engine acts badly between 2000 – 4000 RPM
- More smoke and fumes than usual
- The engine will not start
Rov-N-Techs In Scottsdale, Arizona
Rov-N-Techs performs all factory recommended services on Land Rovers & Jaguars at affordable prices! Master Technicians, Joe Caraway and Kevin Curtis worked at Land Rover of North Scottsdale for 10 years before opening their own shop in 2006 under the name of “Rover Techs”. Now known as “Rov-N-Techs” Joe and Kevin offer over 35 years of combined Land Rover experience. Contact us today!
