How to change the timing belt?

Change the timing belt can even be a novice car enthusiast. The removal and replacement procedure is quite simple, and does not take much time. Learning to change the generator belt should every driver, even the one that regularly serves the car for a hundred. Since this detail of transport can fail or break at any time on the road, where there is no maintenance station nearby.

1

When should I change the timing belt?

Every car enthusiast knows that timely prevention will cost much cheaper than the repair of transport. Behind the state of auto parts must be monitored regularly. Replacing the belt is made in three cases:

• belt break;
• the presence of different defects that can lead to a belt cliff (the most common defect - microcracks);
• the scheduled replacement of the timing (mileage of 60-80,000 km depends on the brand and year of the production of the car).

Try to listen to the sounds of the engine. A characteristic loud sound with a motor is the first alarming bell. Also pay attention to the belt state if the engine starts badly start.

2

How to quickly replace the generator belt?

After the driver revealed a belt malfunction, it must be replaced. To do this, have a minimum set of tools that will be available in any garage. All stages of replacement parts must be performed clearly according to the instructions:

• 1 stage - the belt is easier to change the car from below, so we recommend it a little raise the front of the car and remove the crankcase with the engine;
• Stage 2 - After the place in the hood was released and removed the belt was accessible, we advise you to draw (if you change the belt for the first time), as the part is specifically installed;
• 3 Stage - Relaxing the clamping bolt (it gives a belt tension);
• 4 Stage - as soon as the clamping bolt was weakened, the belt can easily be removed;
• Stage 5 - Shot Belt Compare with the one you intend to install. Belts must be identical. If their sizes do not coincide, then be sure that the new to put will not be able to.
• Stage 6 - install a new belt according to the scheme that you drew.

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How to check the correct installation of timber?

Check the correct installation of the generator belt is also simply just to replace it. If the belt is not installed incorrectly, the parts will not perform its basic function and will lead the generator bearings. The most important thing in the installation is the tension of the timing tension. Tensioning the belt is necessary according to the instructions for the car. For each machine, the tension level is different. There are several ways to check if you installed the belt correctly:

• 1 way - manual. Put a finger on the middle of the belt and pull a little on yourself, the belt should not bend no more than 5 mm.
• 2 Method - Mechanical. We recommend to turn on the stove of the car, headlights and at the same time click on gas. If you hear a whistle, then the belt must be pulled if there is no characteristic whistle - the belt is installed correctly.

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Prevention of smooth operation timing

In order not to happen trouble on the road, the driver needs to look at the hood and identify defects on the spare parts. The generator belt is available to a motorist to a visual inspection, so its malfunction is easy enough. We recommend listening to the advice so that the car serves you for a long time:

• do not save on the purchase of the belt (choose the proven manufacturers, do not purchase the belt B.U., I will not last for sure);
• make sure that the oil does not suit (if the belt is in oil, then in the near future it will come into disrepair);
• pay attention to the condition of the teeth of the crankshaft drive gear and distribution shafts.
• check the belt tension regularly;
• listen to extraneous noise (a whistle testifies to the problem in the MRM system);
• change the belt more often than the deadline.

The car enthusiast should monitor the state of personal transport. If the belt is still not possible, we recommend contacting the car service for help. Regular prevention and timely technical inspection will help leaving the car for a long time.