Timing belt or Cambelt

The timing belt (or cambelt as it is popularly known) is a major component in the engine and needs to be replaced as per the manufacturer’s service intervals.

Their task: To drive camshafts, injection pumps, balancer shafts and other ancillary components.

If the timing belt snaps, it can cause catastrophic damage of various components inside the engine, bent valves (most common), cylinder head or camshaft damage, and possibly piston and cylinder wall damage which can be very costly to repair. This will result in an engine overhaul or complete engine rebuild.

We recommend should you suspect any issues you take it to an authorised auto dealer or mechanic to make sure all is operating properly.

We recommend should you be in doubt on how to change or suspect any issues you take it to an authorised auto dealer or mechanic to make sure all is operating properly.