Tag: timing belts
40 Posts
Jun 12, 2018
Interference Engines: The Sequel
A 1957 Ford was full of problems--but not from a timing belt.
Mar 20, 2018
How Did This Engine Survive a Broken Timing Belt?
Clean living and just plain luck, says Ray.
Oct 03, 2017
This Reader Needs a Second Opinion on a Dubious Issue
Should a timing chain be changed when it's supposed to last the life of this Element? Or does this mechanic need help with a boat payment?
Oct 20, 2015
What to Check on a 10 Year Old Inherited Car?
John's grandaughter is coming to live with him and she's bringing a inherited car with 100K miles on it. He wants to make sure this car is in good shape. What should he have his mechanic check out?
Nov 14, 2014
The Mechanic's Soliloquy
Craig wants to know: Is the profanity-laced tirade his mechanic unleashed during a timing belt repair a sign of a tough job, or an inexperienced mechanic? Tom and Ray's take, right here.
Jan 21, 2014
Is Mechanic to Blame for Timing Belt Woes?
Kaylyn had her Bug's timing belt replaced but 23 days later it broke! Her mechanic said the crankshaft pulley was to blame, but Kaylyn is suspicious. Did her mechanics do something wrong? Find out what Tom and Ray think, right here.
Dec 31, 2013
Surprise: Broken Timing Belt
Joanna's water pump froze and caused her timing belt to break, which in turn caused her to spend a whole lot of money to get it fixed. She wants to know how she can prevent something like this from happening again. Tom and Ray say her best bet is to make sure to get regular, routine maintenance work done by a trustworthy mechanic. Find out why this is important, right here.
Jun 06, 2013
I Dream of Timing Belts?
Today: Is Kate's father visiting her from beyond the grave to remind her to get her car serviced? Tom and Ray analyze Kate's recent dream and offer advice about when to change a timing belt, right here.
May 28, 2013
Today: Is Bill's Dealer Charging Too Much?
Bill's Subaru needs a new timing belt, and the dealer is asking twice what his local mechanic wants for the job. Tom and Ray say there may be more to this story than meets the eye.
Aug 01, 2011
Today: Jim gets a new timing belt - and smells a rat!
About a year ago I had the timing belt replaced on my Subaru Outback Then last week I had the head gasket replaced at a different shop When they replaced the head gasket they looked at my timing belt and...
