The timing belt is a notched rubber belt, sometimes called a Gilmer belt. This belt allows the crankshaft to drive the camshaft, which in turn opens and closes the valves. Without this belt, the ...

Timing belts themselves are relatively inexpensive but can easily cause thousands of dollars of damage if they break while the engine is running. Engines come in two configurations: Interference and ...

Timing belts last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's replacement interval. Your six-year-old econobox is starting to show a bit of wear and tear, but everything ...