The timing belt, also known as a cambelt, is one of the most vital components of your vehicle's engine. Its primary function is to synchronize the upper and lower parts of the engine.
The cambelt ensures that the engine's precision valves at the top open and close in harmony with the movement of the bottom section. This precise timing is crucial for the engine to operate smoothly and efficiently.
If the timing is disrupted, it can cause power loss, uneven performance, or difficulty starting the engine. A significant timing issue or cambelt failure can lead to catastrophic engine damage, often resulting in repair costs amounting to thousands.
Vehicle manufacturers specify time and mileage intervals for replacing timing belts. Adhering to these intervals minimises the risk of belt failure. When replacing cambelts, we always fit complete kits, including new tensioners and pulleys, to ensure all components are updated.
We supply and install timing belt kits for nearly all car makes and models. Use our estimate request form to receive a fixed-price, no-obligation quote for your timing belt replacement.
Water Pumps
In most vehicles, the water pump is driven by the timing belt. Due to the labour involved and for warranty purposes, we replace the water pump alongside the timing belt as part of our service. This ensures all potential failure points are addressed during a single visit and allows us to provide an inclusive warranty on all components.
Timing Chains
Certain vehicles use a timing chain instead of a belt. Timing chains are generally designed to last the lifetime of the engine and are only replaced if they become noisy or show signs of a timing issue.
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