FIND OUT WHAT A CAM BELT IS AND WHEN TO REPLACE

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FIND OUT WHAT A CAM BELT IS AND WHEN TO REPLACE
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What is a Cam Belt?
The cam belt in your car is an essential
component of the engine. The cam belt is made of
tough composites like Kevlar and polyurethane,
and it has teeth on it to keep the camshaft and
crankshaft in sync.
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What Does a Cam Belt Do?

• A cam belt or timing belts primary function is
  to control the timing of your vehicles internal
  combustion engines. It regulates the timing and
  sequence of when the cylinder valves open and
  close. To accomplish this, it ensures that the
  crankshaft and camshaft rotate in unison.
• The camshaft of the engine controls the valves,
  which allow fuel and air to enter and exit the
  engine.
• The crankshaft simultaneously moves the pistons
  up and down.
• These two actions must be performed in unison.
• If the timing is off, valves, pistons, and other
  engine parts may be damaged.

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Cam Chains vs. Cam Belts
The material is the primary distinction between a
cam or timing belt and a timing chain. Timing
chains, unlike cam belts, are made of
metal. Timing chains are typically housed inside
the engine and lubricated by engine oil, whereas
cam belts are typically housed outside the
engine. However, some manufacturers are now using
wet belts, which run internally in the engine
oil like cam chains. Cam chains last longer
because they are made of a stronger material. Cam
belts, unless they are wet belts, can dry out
and crack over time if not replaced.
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Is Your Vehicle Equipped With a Cam Belt or a
Chain?
The make and model of your vehicle determine
whether it has a timing belt or a timing chain.
Most BMW and Mercedes vehicles, for example, use
cam chain engines. Check your owners manual to
see if your vehicle has a belt or a chain.
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When Should Cam Belt be Replaced?
There is no hard and fast rule for when to
replace your cam belt. It is determined by the
make and model of your vehicle, as well as how
frequently you drive it. It will usually need to
be replaced more than once during the life of a
vehicle. Timing belts are typically recommended
to be replaced after a certain number of years or
miles. This could range from 40,000 to 100,000
miles, or 4 to 5 years. Check your vehicles
owners manual to see what the manufacturer
recommends.
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Signs That Your Cam Belt Needs To Be Replaced
Your cam belt may need to be replaced sooner than
the manufacturers recommendation. There are a
few warning signs to look for, as well as some
things that can go wrong
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Noises Coming From The Engine
Any unusual engine noises should be investigated
immediately. Cam belts dont usually give much
warning before failing, but a rubbing sound
coming from the belt cover area is an indication
that its about to fail. If you hear it, turn off
the engine and contact a mechanic.
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The Vehicle Will Not Start.
If your car wont start, it could be due to a cam
belt issue. If the cam belt is damaged, the
camshaft will not rotate when the crankshaft
rotates, and the car may not start at all. If you
are unable to start your vehicle, please contact
us for assistance.
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Causes Of Cam Belt Failure
The auxiliary belt is one of the most common
causes of cam belt failure. If the aux belt
deteriorates and shreds, the fibres become
trapped beneath the cam belt as both run off the
crankshaft pulley. This usually causes the belt
to jump or fall off. Because the cam belt also
drives the water pump in many cars, any problems
with it can result in failure.
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Cam Belt Deterioration
Over the course of a cars life, the cam belt can
wear out. Because getting to the cam belt on many
cars can be difficult, we always recommend taking
your car to a mechanic if youre unsure. Follow
your manufacturers servicing schedule to
increase your chances of detecting any problems.
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What Will Happen If The Cam Belt Fails?

• Its always a good idea to have your cam belt
  checked as part of routine car maintenance or to
  take it to a garage as soon as you notice a
  problem. If you leave it and the cam belt
  completely snaps, youll have a much bigger
  problem.
• It could be very dangerous if the cam belt snaps
  while youre driving. The engine could seize,
  resulting in steering and braking failure.
• The pistons can collide with the valves in the
  cylinders, causing the engine to fail.
• A non-interference or free-wheeling engine will
  sustain less damage but may still sustain some.

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What is The Price Of a Cam Belt?
The cost of a new timing belt plus labour varies
depending on your vehicles make and model.
Prices for parts and labour can range from around
250 to more than 500, or even more than 1,000
for some luxury vehicles. Make sure the quote
includes the cost of the belt, tensioners, and
labour. To access the water pump in some
vehicles, the timing belt must be removed. So, if
the cam belt needs to be replaced, some people
choose to have the water pump replaced at the
same time because the cam belt will be
removed. Reference https//theomnibuzz.com/find-
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