What happens if you have a bad timing belt?
What happens if you have a bad timing belt?
Specifically, the teeth on certain belts might separate, preventing the belt from functioning as it should. If the belt fails in this manner, it might affect engine timing, resulting in possible engine damage and possible engine stalls, the latter of which can increase the risk of a crash when the vehicle is in motion.
When do you need to replace timing chain belts?
Volkswagen’s own warranty and maintenance schedules say you shouldn’t have to worry about timing chain maintenance for 120,000 miles. That’s one of the main reasons chains have replaced belts in high-displacement engines. The most likely cause is a timing chain tensioner failure.
Is the timing belt on the recall list?
Just checked Etis, and mine is on the recall list as well, but it says for a “timing belt inspection”. Did they say specifically they were going to do? hoping its more than just an inspection and actually a replacement.
What are the signs of a timing chain problem?
Whether the timing chain itself has stretched, or a tensioner isn’t doing its job, the result is the same. Here’s some tell-tale signs of a timing chain problem. You might might hear the engine rattle during startup or idling. This is likely the loose timing chain vibrating inside the motor.
Specifically, the teeth on certain belts might separate, preventing the belt from functioning as it should. If the belt fails in this manner, it might affect engine timing, resulting in possible engine damage and possible engine stalls, the latter of which can increase the risk of a crash when the vehicle is in motion.
Volkswagen’s own warranty and maintenance schedules say you shouldn’t have to worry about timing chain maintenance for 120,000 miles. That’s one of the main reasons chains have replaced belts in high-displacement engines. The most likely cause is a timing chain tensioner failure.
Just checked Etis, and mine is on the recall list as well, but it says for a “timing belt inspection”. Did they say specifically they were going to do? hoping its more than just an inspection and actually a replacement.
Whether the timing chain itself has stretched, or a tensioner isn’t doing its job, the result is the same. Here’s some tell-tale signs of a timing chain problem. You might might hear the engine rattle during startup or idling. This is likely the loose timing chain vibrating inside the motor.
