You know that belt that spins really fast when your engine is on? It's actually one of the most important components to keep ...

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot ...

When a timing belt or chain breaks, it severs the link between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). This causes the valvetrain to stop moving while the crankshaft and pistons continue to work.

One of the most invasive and expensive maintenance items certain vehicle owners will face is the replacement of the engine’s timing belt. Let’s have a look at how much a timing belt ...

But – and here’s the strange bit – the belt is partially submerged in the oil in the engine’s sump, so it’s a 'wet' timing belt. While the vast majority of other rubber, toothed timing belts run in a ...

Some of the more recognizable components found on automotive engines are belts, which come in various shapes and sizes and serve distinct purposes. Specifically, you may have heard of the timing ...

It should be noted that every vehicle does not have a timing chain. Some have a timing belt, which do wear normally and require replacement at specified intervals (check your owner's manual).

Ford has changed the official replacement interval for the 'wet belt' timing belt fitted to some of its diesel vans. The service interval for the timing belt, tensioner and idlers has been reduced ...

and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Since timing chains are normally located inside engines, they tend to cost significantly more to replace than timing belts.