The timing belt, sometimes referred to as the cambelt, is an essential engine part that plays a crucial part in maintaining your motor operating smoothly. The belt makes sure that every cylinder ignites at the proper moment by ensuring that the engine’s crankshaft and camshaft revolve in unison. A timing belt repair could be necessary every 40,000 to 100,000 miles, or every 4-6 years, depending on the vehicle.

With few warning indications of damage, your timing belt is prone to deterioration over time from cracking, snapping, or ripping. The following are typical signs to watch out for to determine whether your timing belt needs to be replaced:

Sounds coming from the motor
A hissing, screeching, grinding, or rattling sound could be the sounds. A slack timing belt may make squealing noises, which could be signs of wear and need repair. You should still have the belt examined for unusual wear even though its tension may only need to be changed if it is relatively new and producing noise.

Not starting the engine
Your car might not start if the timing belt isn’t working properly. The camshaft cannot rotate when the crankshaft is not turning if there is no timing belt. Verifying whether the camshaft turns as the crankshaft is being turned will prove this. The likelihood is that the belt is broken if the camshaft is not turning.

engine fire
The timing belt slipping on the camshaft drive might result in an engine misfire by causing a cylinder to open or close earlier than it should. It could cause serious engine damage if it is not changed right away.

Oil seeping
It’s commonly known that a motor oil leak from the timing belt cover causes the engine to overheat and the timing belt to wear down.