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Timing Belt Replacement

Here are 8 signs that your timing belt needs replacement #SmokeBreak

Randburg Midas stock a full range of timing belts and timing chains.

Because of the costly nature of timing belt replacement many car owners can be reluctant to get it replaced at the appropriate time. A recent study found that one out of five vehicles needs a new belt, which is crazy when there are 15+ million cars on South Africa’s roads. Unfortunately this neglect could bring on more costly damages to your engine and components, and when the timing belt does fail you’ll be left stranded as your vehicle cannot operate without it.

It is always better to be preventative rather than reactive so here are a few things your mechanic will look out for.

  1. Material Loss

Belt wear is just like tyre wear, as you lose grip you lose traction, which makes the timing belt slip. This is more likely to happen during high load use (pulling a trailer/caravan) or in wet weather.

  1. Belt Abrasion

This normally occurs when there is a tensioner or pulley misalignment, excessive heat or bearing failure. Your mechanic will notice the belt’s edges have been worn down to the filaments inside.

  1. Cracking

This sign of wear is self-explanatory. Your mechanic will inspect both the topside and underside (rib cross-section); if your vehicle has a neoprene timing belt and there are a lot of cracks this can indicate excessive wear, which needs to be attended to ASAP.

  1. Glazing

Glazing is when the timing belt has a shiny or glossy appearance on the underside, which means the belt has gone stiff and isn’t providing the flexibility needed. Your mechanic will check this by trying to put an indent into the surface of the belt. If it doesn’t leave a mark the belt needs replacing.

  1. Pilling

As the timing belt ages the material it loses can build up loosely in the rib cross-sections. This can cause belt noise and excess vibration. Your mechanic will also check the accessory brake pulleys for further material build up as they may also need to be changed.

  1. Hydroplaning

This occurs when water cannot be dispersed away from the warn belt and pulleys. The belt then hydroplanes on water between the belt and pulleys, which results in a loss of power to engine accessories.

  1. Elongation

Material loss can also change the effective length of the belt, moving the tensioner beyond its take-up limit. This will reduce overall tension and thus overall performance.

  1. Misalignment

This type of wear will indicate to your mechanic that the tensioner’s internal components may have failed. If the tensioner fails it will result in a high level of noise, vibration and produce excessive heat.

When it’s Time for a Timing Belt Replacement

Ask your mechanic what types of timing belts are available. A neoprene belt’s life expectancy is around 80,000 to 100,000 km and as they wear cracks will occur.

Remember: Timing belt replacement isn’t an option… it’s an essential part of properly maintaining your vehicle.

Source: www.motoringabout.com

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  8. Hi

    Does a 2012 Hyundai Hi 2.5crdi auto take a cambelt or timing chain?
    What is the cost of the belt/chain?

  11. How much is the timing belt- cambelt- drive/fan belt for a Ford Fiesta 1.4 Trend 2010 model.
    I need to get all replaced urgently.

    1. Hi, I hope you managed to find our number and call us, as it was urgent. If not, let us know if you still require a price and we will have our sales team get in touch. Thanks.

    1. Hi there, we will forward your query to our sales department who will be in touch via email. Thanks.

    1. Hi Terence. I have forwarded your request and email address to our sales department, they will get in touch with you! Thanks

  14. Hi..how much is a timing belt for a fiat panda 2005 and do you guys sell clutch kits too?if so how much?

    1. Hi there. I will send your query to our sales team, they will get back to you via email with an answer. Thank you.

    1. Good day. I will forward your query through to our sales department, they will get in touch with you via email. Thank you!

    1. Hi there. I have forwarded your email through to our sales team. They will get in touch with you. Thanks.

  17. Good Day,

    Please can you quote me on a cam belt kit including water pump for a Fiat Linea 2013 Model.

    Thank you very much.

    1. Good Day. We have sent through your request to our sales department and they will get in touch with you soon. Thanks.

  18. How much is a Timing Chain Kit for Chevrolet Spark 1.2L 2011
    Chasis No.KLIMF48DJBC546965

    1. Hi there. We have forwarded your email address to our sales department and they will get in touch with you soon. Thanks

  19. hi can you please send me a cambelt quote for a ford fiesta 1.4 titanium 2010 model. thank you

    1. Hi there. We have forwarded your email address to our sales department and they will get in touch with you soon. Thanks

  20. Hi
    Please can you forward me a timing belt kit and water pump quote for a 2007 Renault clio 1.4 dynamic.
    Kind regards
    Clinton

    1. Hi there. I have forwarded your message to our sales team. They will get in touch with you. Thank you.

  21. I would like to ask you if the life expectancy of a timing belt depends not only from the Km but also from the time. I have a VW Cross polo 1.4 and the manufacturer doesn’t say anything about time restrictions (ie 4-5 years). It propose replacement at 90000 km and thereafter every 30000 Km. My car has only 25000km. Is it appropriate to change it? Thank you for your time!

    1. Hi there. Best option would be to pop in and ask your local professional. We have also sent your email address to our sales team. We will have them contact you as well.

    1. Hi there. We have forwarded your message to our sales department and they will get in touch with you. Thank you.

    1. Hi there. We will have one of our sales team members get in touch with you via email. Thank you

    1. Hi there. We will have one of our sales team members get in touch with you via email. Thank you

  25. Hi. I would kindly like to know how much is a cam belt/ chain for VW Polo Trendline 1.4, 2013 model

    1. Hello, We will have one of our sales team members contact you. Thank you.

    1. Hi there, one of our sales team will be in touch in the morning. Thanks very much.

  28. Hello, can someone advice me where can find a good ration between price/quality in western cape? it is crucial for my renault megane and i don’t seem to find any good garage (certified and with good mechanics and not astronomic prices)…thank you

    1. Unfortunately we cannot assist as we do not know of any repair centres in Cape Town. Your best bet would be to google! Good luck!

    1. Hi there, one of our sales guys will get in touch via email with more info. Thanks!

  30. How much is a belt drive tensioner with waterpump and without waterpump for 2008 Ford Focus 1.6?

    1. Hi there, one of our sales guys will get in touch via email with more info. Thanks!

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

  32. Hi,

    I just want to find out how much it can cost me for a VW Cross Polo 1.6 TDI 2013 Model, to make a replacement for a Cambelt kit.

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

  33. I would like to know how much will it coast for a timing belt service for my Toyota Solara 2007

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

  35. Hi I need to know how much is the Renault Clio 2 model 2003 1.6V timing belt cost?

    1. Hi there,

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  36. Good Day, what would you charge for a timing belt for a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6i 2007 model? I have recently purchased the vehicle and my mechanic has advised that it is missing a “tooth”
    Thank You

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

  38. Hi there

    What is the price for a cambelt for Toyota Corolla 1.8l 2008 model. Also, please advise on how to know when to replace a cambelt.

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

      1. Good day, Can you please qoute me on the price for a cam belt ford fiesta 2011 model. and how much will it cost if you guys replace it for me .

        1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

  40. I need to know the price of a new cambelt for Renault Clio 2006.

    I also need to get a price on the front brake pads for the fiat grand Punto 1.3 multijet(diesel). the smaller with brake wear wire connector

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

  41. Hi. We require a tensioner for a 2009 kia sportage 2.0lt petrol(G4GC). How much is it please?
    Thanks

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

    1. Hi there,

      Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

  43. Please quote me on a Ford Figo 1.4 petrol 2012 Tension Belt

    Thanks

    Regards

    Joseph

    1. Hi Joseph,
      Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

  45. Hi. I would like to know the price of a Cambelt for a Ford Figo 1.4 petrol?

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

        1. Hi there,

          Your query has been forwarded to our sales team, who will be in touch via email shortly!

  46. Good day

    I would like to know the price of serpentine belt. I am driving audi a3 2010 TFSI. Engen code is :CDA.

    Thank you.

    1. Thank you for the inquiry, we have forwarded to management and someone will be in contact with you shortly!

  51. Hi how much are timing belts and and tensioners for a 2004 Citroen c2?Please send me the quotation.

  52. Hi,

    how much will it cost to replace the Cambelt on my 2012 1.6 Ford fiesta Titanium?

    Thanks,

    1. Thank you for your enquiry, your message has been passed onto our sales department who will email you a quotation shortly

      Kind Regards

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    2. How much is timing beld with tensinor for polo dti 1.4comfortline model 2006

  55. Please send me a quotation for a 2002 Toyota Tazz 130 Timing belt,gasket set,oil rings and bearings.

    Regards; PATRICK.

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  57. Dear Sir/ Madam

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    1. Hi there, your query has been forwarded to our sales department. They will email you as soonest. Thanks so much!

          1. Good Day. Thank you for the insight. I would like to get a quotation for the following items for a 2010 Ford Ikon 1.6 Ambientè, Duratec Engine ;
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            2) Fan Belt
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    2. Can you forward me a qoute on peugeot 407 2L petrol.
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