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Timing methods There are two ways to achieve valve timing. Ownership belts timing belts chains. View More. Thank You Thanks for subscribing. But many older vehicles still have them, and may now be near their recommended replacement, which is usually around , to , kilometres. The rubber belt you see under the hood is the serpentine belt, which runs such components as the alternator and air conditioning compressor. But if the timing belt breaks, piston and valve can meet, resulting in expensive damage that, in the worst-case scenario, may require a new engine.
Not only does the front engine cover have to come off, but the technician has to get to it first. Any other components in the way will also have to be removed, and on some, the engine itself might have to be moved. Sign up to receive Driving. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Driving. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again. The timing chain is located inside the engine which requires several steps to get to the timing drive, making timing chain and timing drive component inspection and replacement difficult.
These components are inexpensive when compared to labor costs. Skip to content Installation Tips. What does a timing chain do? When does a timing chain need to be replaced? Signs a timing chain needs to be replaced include: Later model VVT applications will generate engine codes and check engine lights prior to engine rattle Older, pre-VVT applications will generate engine rattle What causes timing chain noise?
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