How to tell when a timing belt should be replaced?
If the timing belt is in place measure the circumference of the timing belt (distance around the outside edge of the timing belt) From these pieces of information a replacement timing belt can be identified.
How to identify a polychain GT style timing belt?
If the valley between the teeth is flat than it is and PolyChain GT style timing belt. You should also look for identifying numbers and/or letters on the pulleys themselves to help in the timing belt tooth profile identification.
Where to find the TDC mark on a timing belt?
(2b) The flywheel pulley TDC mark is accessible through a hole in the bellhousing. (2c) The camshaft TDC is easy to find — especially if you add white paint as we did. We cannot stress this enough: Be careful!
How to tighten timing belt on Holden Barina?
Turn crankshaft 2 revolutions in direction of rotation and check that timing marks are still in alignment. Tighten timing belt tension lock bolt to 27-38 ft lb (32-52 Nm). Apply a force of 22 lbs to timing belt between camshaft sprockets. NOTE: Replace tensioner spring if timing belt deflection is excessive.
When to replace timing belt?
Every car manufacturer recommends replacing the timing belt after a given time, and it is imperative to take this advice. The time or distance between timing belt replacement depends on the specific make and model of the vehicle, but on average it should be changed every 100,000 miles.
What are the benefits of replacing a timing belt?
- Increase in Horse Power. Taking your vehicle to a timing belt replacement shop and changing the timing belt as scheduled will benefit you in many ways.
- Better Fuel Economy. Changing the timing belt when needed will dramatically increase your gas mileage.
- Lower Auto Repair Cost.
What are the timing marks?
A timing mark is an indicator used for setting the timing of the ignition system of an engine, typically found on the crankshaft pulley (as pictured) or the flywheel, being the largest radius rotating at crankshaft speed and therefore the place where marks at one degree intervals will be farthest apart. On older engines it is…
Is it important to replace my timing belt?
The importance & benefits of replacing your timing belt. Your timing belt helps run many fundamental parts of your car, including the vehicle’s engine, alternator, air conditioner and power steering pump. In older vehicles, the standard timeframe to replace a timing belt is around 60,000 miles.