When to replace idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump?
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer. WORD TO THE WISE.
When does the timing belt on a water pump fail?
For one, the water pump’s lifespan is typically 60,000-100,000 miles. And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it.
How much does it cost to replace timing belt?
Aftermarket prices for a replacement belt may range from under $30 to $65 or more. Other items that should also be replaced when the timing belt is changed include the tensioner (P/N 96350550), the idler pulley (P/N 96350526) and the water pump (P/N 96352650).
When is the right time to replace the water pump?
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump.
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer. WORD TO THE WISE.
What is in a water pump and timing belt replacement kit?
The belt tensioner and related pulleys should be replaced as well. To make things easy, NAPA Auto Parts sells complete water pump and timing belt replacement kit programs for vehicles with timing belt-driven water pumps. The components include the timing belt, water pump, seals and gaskets, pulleys, and tensioners.
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump.
Can you do both timing belts at the same time?
The labor cost difference to do both units at the same time is virtually non-existent in most vehicles because, in many cases, you must remove the water pump to get to the timing belt!
When to replace timing belt and water pump?
In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer. WORD TO THE WISE. Be careful when you call for an “over-the-phone” estimate for replacing a timing belt and/or water pump.
What happens when your timing belt comes off?
When a timing belt breaks, the engine stops…meaning it is not going to get you where you’re headed. So proactively check out your ‘serp belts’ or have a trusted technican (hint like at Pride Auto Care ) and replace the belt (s) before they break or get loose and come off.
Which is better timing chain or timing belt?
Timing belts have replaced timing chains and are on many of today’s engines. Both belts and chains ensure that crankshaft, pistons and valves operate together in proper sequence. Belts are lighter, quieter and more efficient than chains.
Why do you need to change your timing belt and water pump?
This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out. It is technically possible to replace your car’s timing belt and water pump yourself.
What happens if the timing belt fails on a Porsche Cayman?
And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at. In fact, ClickMechanic and NAPA explain, you can’t get at the water pump without first exposing the timing belt.
Is the timing belt the same as the drive belt?
Note, the timing belt isn’t the same as the serpentine (‘drive’) belt, Autoblog explains. True, both are connected to the crankshaft. However, the former is located inside the engine, albeit by the outer wall. The latter is found externally, and drives many of the car’s accessories, like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C pump.
When does a Porsche Cayman water pump fail?
For one, the water pump’s lifespan is typically 60,000-100,000 miles. And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at.
What causes a belt tensioner pulley to squeak?
Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem.
What’s the best way to replace a water pump pulley?
If you are reinstalling a serpentine belt, use the breaker bar to relax the tensioner and slide the belt onto the last pulley. If you are reinstalling a v-belt, slide the tensioner over and tighten it. Make adjustments to the v-belt by loosening and tightening the tensioner until the belt is loose to its width or about a 1/4 inch.
What happens when a water pump pulley goes bad?
As the water pump pulley wears out, it tends to widen, making the belt slip. Cracks can also form on the pulley if the bolts come loose or the pulley has too much stress applied to it. Additionally, the pulley can bend if the belt is at an angle because of an accessory that is not aligned properly.
Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem.
Can a multi groove pulley drive a serpentine belt?
A multi-groove pulley is a multi-depth pulley that can only drive a serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is useful because it can be driven on its front and back sides. The serpentine belt design serves well, but when a pulley breaks or the belt breaks off, then all of the accessories, including the water pump, fail.
Aftermarket prices for a replacement belt may range from under $30 to $65 or more. Other items that should also be replaced when the timing belt is changed include the tensioner (P/N 96350550), the idler pulley (P/N 96350526) and the water pump (P/N 96352650).