The correct work is not a single car without a timing belt. It is an integral part of the complex process. Sooner or later, you will have to encounter it. Of course, you can always contact the masters for a hundred, but why spend extra money on the fact that you can completely replace yourself?! If you decide on an independent replacement of the timing belt, then this article will be useful to you.

Timing belt toothed, where installed, why need

If you still do not know what the timing is, then this is not entirely scary. Many motorists and concept do not have where it is located. Timing belt prepared for the synchronization of the crankshaft and distribution shafts of any machine. Find the timing belt is simple enough, you just need to open your car hood. You will immediately see the gear rubber belt covering the pulleys. As an option, you can use the instruction that will indicate you exactly where this belt is located in the car. Also, the timing belt covers several auxiliary aggregates. Such a distribution, unfortunately, reduces the service life of this belt.

Problems with timing belt, as it manifests itself and what is the threat to the car

Competent torque feeding with a timing belt directly affects the distribution, which is an integral process in the engine operation. You can select two problems at which the driver urgently needs to take care of replacing the timing belt.

Open. The cramp of the timing belt threatens the driver with very serious problems.

When the operation of the motor is disturbed, it may occur to the simultaneous opening of the graduation and intake valves under the piston blow. This situation entails such consequences, the road overhaul through the deformation of the piston and valves, and this is known, the pleasure is not cheap.

Slip-up. Slocking can occur due to bad tension of the timing belt, as well as with any operational liquids, including oils.

As a result, a reduction in power is obtained, fuel consumption increases, as well as overheating and many other troubles. And all because, as a result of the slippage, the phase shift and the corner of the camshaft occurs.

Timing belt

The system was not yet invented to recognize the performance of the timing belt, even in the newest models, so it fails without warning. For each brand of auto and a specific model, the recommended planned check occurs, it occurs with a certain periodicity.

Open the instruction manual specifically your car brand, there you will find information with a clear indication of the timing of the timing belt. The main factor of the planned repair is the mileage of the car. Ranges from 60 to 100 thousand mileage kilometers. It also happens that the car did not overcome such a distance, but the age of the car suggests that it is time to undergo maintenance, then this toothed belt is to replace.

It is not necessary to wait at all from that to that, you can periodically inspect the belt, as it can and to loosen and wear out and do not correctly carry out its work, which will entail the problem in the engine.

Signs of the need to replace the timing belt

You have already understood how important the role of the gas distribution mechanism is, and therefore they are simply obliged to monitor its condition. Consider the signs that will indicate the need for replacement.

1. Black shade of exhausts.
2. During operation, excessive vibrations of the power unit are felt.
3. Completed the launch of the motor.
4. There are extraneous noises from the engine.
5. Critical wear of the belt tensioner, as well as his rollers.

Rules for buying a new timing belt, the necessary information, place of purchase

This question torments each driver as soon as it comes to the next maintenance. Nothing stands in place, the modern market offers each owner of the car dozens of different products for each brand and car model. It is quite difficult to choose the desired detail especially newcomer, since each company indicates the main advantages of models for a long service life and high quality. You can advise any of the manufacturers, but will such a council be objective?!

You can say only the fact that for the car the best option will be the purchase of the original timing belt. On the site of the car manufacturer, you can find the supplier, and then order it already has the original. So you will be sure that your product meets all the requirements.

If you did not find the original or its value does not correspond to the size of your wallet, and you decided to buy analogue, it is worth sticking to one rule: do not chase as cheap, and not buy from an unknown manufacturer. The quality is unrealistic, and certificates fake at the current level of printing simply. The chase of a cheap product can turn into serious cash investments on the engine repair.

Contact recommendations to a proven person who is engaged in the car repair if you decide to put the original. Alternatively, you can eat on auto forums.

Most often, the following brands of timing belts are recommended:

• Dayco;
• Gates;
• CONTITECH;
• Bosch.

These brands are suppliers to a large number of automotive label conveyor.

Tools, fixtures, consumables

Another question that the motorist is asked, who wants to change the timing belt independently, which tools will be required.

And you need this:

• little ratchet;
• little knot;
• thick slotted screwdriver;
• big ratchet;
• big knot;
• additional extension cord;
• heads of different diameters;
• caid key;
• corner end.

How to get to the timing belt (step by step)

• We disassemble the front of the engine;
• Remove the upper engine support;
• Remove protective covers.

In fact, each brand has its own nuances to perform these works. For example, to achieve this goal in Audi A6 cars, it will take half the front of the car.

Replacing the timing belt on the example of the VAZ 2109

• we dismantle the right mudguard of the engine;
• weaken the tension of the belt of the generator;
• dismantle the generator belt;
• we dismantle the timing belt protective cover;
• on the crankshaft, we unscrew the fastening bolt of the pulley of the generator drive;
• removing the pulley;
• we combine installation labels;
  
• we release the tensioner, turning the nut;
• we dismantle the old timing belt;
• mount the new timing belt;
• stretch the new timing belt;
• tighten the tension roller nut until you stop.

Tips Prof.

If you are going to conduct a scheduled replacement, it will not be superfluous to inspect the water pump, view the pulling roller, as well as the seals on the camshaft and crankshaft.

No need to inspect the belt before each departure, it will take a lot of time and your strength. The best solution will be the service life and timely replacement.

It is also worth remembering some of the rules of the belt handling:

• the belt can not be bend and exercised. If you have noticed when you have noticed that the belt was not stored correctly, and drove it, then refuse to buy it. Such a belt will not last for a long time;
• when operating the belt must be clean. It is better to not allow antifreeze, oil, but also dirt. Last - abrasive;
• do not delete any details from the protective casing;
• when replacing the belt, it is desirable to replace both the supporting roller.