5 signs of a worn timing belt | AUTODOC tips

5 signs of a worn timing belt | AUTODOC tips

If you’ve bought a used car with an unclear service history or can't remember when you last replaced your timing belt, you should check its condition. A broken timing belt can result in damage and costly repairs to the engine.

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Watch our tutorial to learn the 5 signs of a worn timing belt that indicate it should be replaced as soon as possible.

00:00 — Five signs of a worn timing belt
01:08 — Sign #1 The timing belt is stretched
01:58 — Sign #2 Leaks from under the timing cover
03:16 — Sign #3 Strange sounds coming from the timing belt
04:04 — Sign #4 Damaged timing belt
05:21 — Sign #5 Incorrect timing belt position

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Disclaimer:
This video is intended for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result.

It is recommended that you entrust the installation to highly skilled technicians to ensure the best result.

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[autodocuk]

So when was the last time you changed yours? Let us know in the comments 💬

[pvenzok]

If you've gone to this much trouble to check the timing belt you might just as well change it

[MrDerbee]

Some good info; but in order to see the belt you have to take off many engine parts.
Reality is; just plan to change the belt at recommended milage.

[HaydnDunn]

Changed it last week. Now I have a peace of mind that it won’t burst and damage my engine.

[noose]

How come on some VW diesel engine such as the 1.6tdi, 2.0tdi, they say in the manual to replace at 210, 000km and it doesn’t matter how many years? But other people say 5 years for the same engine in the same country?

[jasonbardwell]

Can a 2010 kia Rio 1.6 timing belt broke doing 30mph can I fix it?

[j.e.t.lifetothenextlife]

can anyone let me know if worn can cause a slight jerk/hesitation when accelerating off a stop ? I have Accord 06 v6 114, 000 ik it’s due already but I need just want to know if this jerk/hesitation is a early sign? I don’t hear any knocks occasionally a squeal when starting up and driving for while then go away

[DashCamSerbia]

Yeah well, Citroen engines now have belt in oil system, so there's that...

[jamesbarrett]

How much should replacing a timing belt cost, and how long should it take?My car is a 2012 ford fiesta diesel. Thanks

[andrewvlchamaandrew]

Does, a worn or bad timming belt cause a car pick up problem ?

[olimpiollanes]

BMW 316i Cranking but does not start, good battery.

[barringtonsmith]

Fluids on the belt?
So why does ford's ecoboost engine have the belt running in oil?🤦‍♂️

[magnavision]

Extremely expensive since the engine is essentially taken apart, timed and put back together

[niloyu]

Keep watching and support from Basingstoke 👍

[rstik]

NEVER BUY BELT CAR OR BIKE! N E V E R!