Checking Timing Belts Holland MI

In this article, you’ll learn how to check the timing belt of your car. This also includes instructions on how to fix this problem yourself.

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C.A.R.S. AUTO REPAIR SERVICE
616-669-9849
1864 PINERIDGE DR
JENISON, MI
O K Tire Stores
(616) 396-6461
581 State St
Holland, MI
Sybesma's Auto Repair
(616) 335-2197
1144 S Shore Dr
Holland, MI
Bussies Truck & Auto Service
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4223 58th St
Holland, MI
Ottawa Ave Auto Repair
(616) 796-6730
423 W 23rd St
Holland, MI
Merchant Automotive
(616) 399-7169
197 Manufacturers Dr
Holland, MI
Pine & Seventeenth Transmission & Auto Repair Shop
(616) 392-2548
105 W 17th St
Holland, MI
Gary's Automotive Volkswagon
(616) 392-6689
635 Lincoln Ave
Holland, MI
Betos Garage
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198 Manufacturers Dr
Holland, MI
Lentz USA Service Center Holland
(616) 395-9987
647 24th
Holland, MI

A timing belt is used to turn the camshaft at precisely half the speed as the crankshaft. The camshaft causes the intake and exhaust valves to open and shut in time with the pistons as they move up and down in the cylinders. When the timing belt breaks, you aren't going anywhere as the engine can no longer run. In some cases a timing belt failure could damage or even ruin a car's engine. Unfortunately, too many motorists do not replace their timing belt until it has broken. This can be a real problem when you are miles away from the nearest help!

There is no absolute certain way to check that a timing belt has worn out. Instead, changing it at prescribed intervals will lessen the chance that the timing belt will break before it is replaced. In addition, many mechanics advise changing the water pump at the same time as the timing belt – even if it hasn't failed – as most of the labor related to replacing a water pump has already been accomplished when changing the timing belt. This is your call as a water pump could last as long as your car or it could fail at some future point. If the latter, you could be faced with a big repair bill in addition to the inconvenience of having your car out of commission for several days.

Many weekend mechanics feel comfortable enough to replace their car's timing belt themselves. With a trusty Chilton or Haynes auto maintenance and repair manual by your side you can pop the hood and remove and replace the timing belt in no time. Shop via a reputable online wholesaler such as the Timing Belt Pros to compare your replacement timing belt options and to find a product that is right for you. Save a bundle of money by doing the work yourself and avoid the hassles and expense of traveling to your dealer's repair shop.

About the Author:

Matthew C. Keegan

Copyright 2006 – Matt Keegan, is The Auto Writer, who covers a variety of automotive topics including Timing Belt Info: http://www.timingbeltpros.com/ and other handy aftermarket parts and accessories.

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