Why do valves hit pistons?
Why do valves hit pistons?
a valve could hit a piston because the timing is off and the volve doesnt close in time and the piston comes up and helps it… a rough idle wouldnt cause that but try looking at all the valve springs, if one is broken the valve wouldnt spring shut but would be once again helped by the piston.
Can a broken timing belt cause bent valves?
Interference vs. non-interference engines. The level of damage caused by a broken timing belt can depend on the type of engine you have in your car. A non-interference engine provides clearance between the valves and pistons, so if the timing belt breaks, you might end up with bent valves, and you might have to have your cylinder heads rebuilt,…
What happens if you neglect your timing belt?
Now you know the disastrous consequences of neglecting your timing belt – engine valve and piston damage, bent valves, cylinder heads that need to be rebuilt or replaced, and possibly even total engine destruction. If you don’t want to see those dollar signs adding up, check your timing belt regularly,…
When did the timing belt break on my Ford Focus?
The wife was driving so thats how she described it as a ‘sort of clutchy smell’. The clutch also ironically was done just over a year ago beginning feb 2011. Also unfortunately been made redundant recently so its all of a bugger of a timing.
What kind of car has a timing belt broke?
Timing Belt Broke – Repair / Scrap? Timing Belt Broke – Repair / Scrap? Got a 02 1.6 zetec focus 92k that packed up the other day, doing 70 on m/way and it just stopped, no bang just glided to a stop on the hardshoulder. did have a sort of a clutchy burny smell but the recovery guy said it was the timing belt.
Interference vs. non-interference engines. The level of damage caused by a broken timing belt can depend on the type of engine you have in your car. A non-interference engine provides clearance between the valves and pistons, so if the timing belt breaks, you might end up with bent valves, and you might have to have your cylinder heads rebuilt,…
Now you know the disastrous consequences of neglecting your timing belt – engine valve and piston damage, bent valves, cylinder heads that need to be rebuilt or replaced, and possibly even total engine destruction. If you don’t want to see those dollar signs adding up, check your timing belt regularly,…
What does the timing belt do on a car?
It drives the camshaft, which is what keeps the valves synchronized, and the crankshaft, which controls the pistons. Your timing belt tells the pistons when to rise and fall, and the valves when to open and close.
How often should I replace my timing belt?
You can do a visual check – see if there’s any cracking, glazing, missing teeth or oil contamination. Or you can have a mechanic check the belt for you. Most vehicle manufacturers also recommend that you make timing belt replacement a part of your routine maintenance, replacing it every 60,000 miles. Some belts are good for up to 100,000 miles.
