Timing Belt Repair & Replacement

Can you afford a new engine? Do you want to pay for costly cylinder head repairs that could of been avoided?

The Basics Behind Timing Belts

he timing belt, or timing chain in some vehicles, is a drive belt that synchronizes the rotation of the engine’s crankshaft and camshaft with the opening and closing of your engine’s valves. When the crankshaft turns, the timing belt turns the camshaft, which opens and closes the engine valves to allow the pistons to move up and down. Your vehicle’s engine operates in four phases: intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust. During the intake phase, intake valves open and exhaust valves close as fuel and air enter the cylinders. As the air and fuel is mixed, compressed, and ignited by spark plugs during the compression and combustion phases, the valves close. The remaining air and fuel is pushed out of the exhaust valve during the exhaust phase. The timing belt is responsible for synchronizing this process and for opening and closing valves during normal engine operation.

Why Should You Have Timing Belt Replaced?

Certain engines with overhead camshafts have timing belts that have a limited life span. Your vehicle owner’s manual will recommend at what mileage the timing belt MUST be replaced. These intervals range from every 60,000 miles to every 110,000 miles
Avoiding a timing belt replacement can result in complete engine failure. A worn or stretched belt can disrupt the operating order of the valves and pistons, which can result in a piston hitting a valve and damaging the engine. Timing belt failure warning signs include rough idling or difficulty starting the engine. Cracks on the belt, which is made of reinforced rubber, are an indication that it may soon break. Replacement of your timing belt will help keep your engine performing as it should and ensure you avoid expensive future repairs. During our replacement service, your belt will be replaced and synchronized with the crankshaft and camshaft to restore proper operating precision and order. Referring to your owner’s manual will help determine the appropriate service intervals for timing belt maintenance.
We proudly service the Timing Belt Replacement needs of customers in Tinton Falls NJ and the surrounding areas.