WHAT A TIMING BELT IS MADE OF

WHAT A TIMING BELT IS MADE OF

Modern timing belts are constructed of rubber, synthetic rubbers like neoprene, polyurethane, or highly saturated nitrile, with high-tensile strength reinforcing cords made of Kevlar, polyester, or fibreglass. The reinforcing cords will run the length of the belt, to reduce the tendency of the belt to stretch out over time. Timing belts have trapezoidal or curvilinear teeth cut into one of the sides and these teeth are specially shaped and sized to connect properly with the pulleys on the crankshaft and the camshaft.  

HOW LONG A TIMING BELT LASTS

Many experts will suggest that a timing belt should be replaced after 60,000 to 100,000 miles of driving, or seven to 10 years of service. The best bet for any vehicle owner, though, is to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer. Every vehicle manufacturer will lay out a service interval for the timing belt in the service manual of the vehicle, and it is essential to follow that interval to avoid a costly and inconvenient timing belt failure.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPLACE A TIMING BELT?

The cost of a timing belt can be quite low, but the labor involved in a timing belt replacement can add up. The timing belt is an internal engine part that requires the mechanic to remove multiple external engine parts in order to access and replace it. Depending on the make and model of vehicle, the cost of a timing belt replacement will start in the several hundred dollars range and can move into four figures.

The alternative though is a gamble because if your timing belt fails while driving, the repair costs will be double, triple or more in the end.

Finally, I still want to tell you that you must have a good car timing belt to avoid more expensive costs