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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

140 comments

  1. How much are tming belts and tensioners for a vw polo 1.380 petrol car?

    1. Randburg Midas

      Thank you so much for your comment, we will send you an email shortly

    2. Can you forward me a qoute on peugeot 407 2L petrol.
      Mod 2004
      Timing belt and tentioner
      Unfortunately we do not have peugeot mechanics were I stay.

      1. Thanks, we have been in touch!

  2. Cost of timing belt kit with and without waterpump for a 2010 VW Amarok 2.0 BiTdi 120kw

    1. Randburg Midas

      Hi there, your request has been forwarded to our sales team – we will be in contact as soonest or feel free to contact us directly on (011) 789-4411 | marco@midasrandburg.co.za

    2. Randburg Midas

      KIT W/OUT WATER PUMP @ R4361.00
      KIT WITH WATER PUMP @ R5318.00

      PRICES INCL VAT

      1. how mutch is a cambelt for a nissan np 200 8 value

        1. Thanks, we have been in touch!

          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 ;
            1) Timing belt and tensioner kit.
            2) Fan Belt
            3) Carburettor Cleaner
            4) Idle Air Control Valve cleaner.

          2. Thanks, I believe our sales team has been in touch.

  3. Hi
    How much is the price for a tensioner belt for a vw polo 1.4 comfortline 2013 model.

    1. Randburg Midas

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  4. Dear Sir/ Madam

    Is it possible to confirm prizing for Serpentine Belt for Nissan XTrail Q20 2005 model.

    Greetings, Franklin

    1. Randburg Midas

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  5. Hi,how much is a timing belt with\without tensioners for a 2004 Citroen c2?

    1. Randburg Midas

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

    Regards; PATRICK.

    1. Randburg Midas

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  7. Lizo Mashiqa

    Good day how much is a mazda 6 timing belt chain if you keep stock. Its a 2006 model.

    1. Randburg Midas

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    2. Richard phogole

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

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        1. Hi. How much is ur cam belt nd starter for polo 1.6, 2003

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  8. How much is it to service my Cam Belt on my Audi A3 Tfsi 2012?

    1. Randburg Midas

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      1. How much will 2003 Bmw e46 318I facelift cam belt cost me,it’s starting to make this funny sound,I sense it’s wearing out.

        1. Randburg Midas

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  9. Fulufhelo Themeli

    Hi,

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

    Thanks,

    1. Randburg Midas

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

    1. Randburg Midas

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  11. Hi
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    1. Randburg Midas

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  12. Hi there,

    How much will it cost to change the timing belt for ford fiesta 1.4 ambient 2013

    1. Randburg Midas

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    2. Hi Rachel.

      Could you please share the response?

      How much did they quote you for?

  13. christianchristian

    How much is a cambelt kit including ribbed belt and tensioner?

    1. Randburg Midas

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  14. I would like to know the cost for cam belt and v belt for a Ford Figo 1.4 petrol.

    Thanks

    1. Randburg Midas

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      Your query has been forwarded to our sales department. Thanks.

      1. How much campbelt kit for vw1.2 tdi

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  15. 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. Randburg Midas

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

  16. Bruce Ndlovu

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

    1. Randburg Midas

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

      1. Hi please provide a price for cambelt for 2010 Ford figo 1.4

        1. Randburg Midas

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

        2. Still waiting for a response

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    1. Randburg Midas

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  18. Joseph Ngomane

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

    Thanks

    Regards

    Joseph

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  19. Hi Guys. i need the price for a cambelt kit & tensioner for a golf MK5 1.9 TDI?

    1. Randburg Midas

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

    1. Randburg Midas

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  21. 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. Randburg Midas

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  22. Hi, what’s the cost of cambelt for 2012 ford fiesta 1.6, thanks.

    1. Randburg Midas

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      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. Randburg Midas

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  23. Yash Patel

    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. Randburg Midas

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  24. Lindy Ngwenya

    How much is a timing belt fro a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4

    1. Randburg Midas

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  25. 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. Randburg Midas

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

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  27. Hi I need to know how much is the Polo Vivi 1.4 automatic timing belt cost?

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  28. EDNA LANG

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    1. Randburg Midas

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  29. 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. Randburg Midas

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  30. Please could you quote me on a cam belt for a Chev Aveo 2013 1.6

    1. Randburg Midas

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  31. Teboho Michael

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

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  32. Hi how much is Cambelt for 2007 ford fiesta 1.4 petrol,

    1. Randburg Midas

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  33. 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. Randburg Midas

      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!

  34. How much for a 2008 1.6 Ford Focus serpentine belt tensioner?

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  35. Hi

    How much is a timing belt for 2006 ford fiesta 1.4

    1. Randburg Midas

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

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

    1. Randburg Midas

      Hi there, We will have one of our sales team members contact you. Thank you

  37. ismail Subhan

    Hi what is the cost of a Renault megane 11 2005 timing belt kit

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  38. How much is a cam belt kit with/out water pump for a 1996 vw polo classic 1.4?

    1. Randburg Midas

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  39. I would like to know the price of a cambelt kit for the 2006 BMW E90 320i…I think it should include tensioner,pulley and some pin.

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  40. Fotis Zagoras

    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. Randburg Midas

      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.

  41. 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. Randburg Midas

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

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

    1. Randburg Midas

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  43. Wellington Nyamutowa

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

    1. Randburg Midas

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  44. Shivash Jughdaw

    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. Randburg Midas

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

  45. Hi, can I get a quote for Mazda 6 , 2005 tensioner belt.

    1. Randburg Midas

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  46. hi , i am looking for astra h timing belt and water pump, how much would it cost?, thank you

    1. Randburg Midas

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  47. 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. Randburg Midas

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

  48. May you kindly send me a quote for timing belt and tensioner for a VW Polo 1.4 2005 model

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  49. Hi, how much is the timing belt kit for the 1.8 opel astra h, 2007 model?

    1. Randburg Midas

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

  50. 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.

  51. Hi there please assist with pricing on a 2010 A4 2.0tdi caga motor cambelt

    1. Hi, we will have our sales department get in touch via email. Thanks.

  52. How much does timing belt cambelt and fan belt for a conquest 1.3 1995 model thanks

    1. Hi, we will have our sales department get in touch via email. Thanks.

  53. Hi

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

    1. Hi there, your query has been forwarded to our sales department who will be in touch. Thanks.

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  56. how much is a vbelt for a ford focus 1.6 trend 2007

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  57. Hi how much is the timing belt and tensioner for my 2012 Ford figo

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  58. Hi,How much is the tensioner for Ford fiesta 1.6 2006 model

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  59. Hi, how much is the timing belt and tensioner for 2015 Ford Fiesta.

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