Great advice that will more than likely fall on deaf ears. I have an older Ferrari that as requires its belts changed every three years, no matter how many miles covered. The belt costs around £40 but the labour cost is over £1500. A ridiculous situation just to make money for the dealers. BMW have the best Idea, put the timing chain between the gearbox and the engine just to make the job really difficult . The timing belt is a much better idea than a modern timing chain as they don't seem to last very long (60000 miles and your pushing your luck) BMW and VW being the main culprits.
Thanks! Hopefully it will help people out. If you have the 308 or 328 Ferrari, they are very unreliable and high maintenance engines, beautiful cars but engines with the 2 timing belts are a pain to work on. Costs a lot because of the labor.
@@motorcarnut Thanks for the reply. It's a 348 TS, a V8, one of the affordable models. It can do 28 mpg. Most parts are reasonable on price until you get to body parts. I do most of the work myself , but I don't own a two post lift, so the timing belt is difficult to do off the floor due to the height you need to lift the car.
0:31 imo, if the whining noise is only when the car is moving, check for nails in the tires or a bad wheel bearing before worrying about the timing belt.
@@motorcarnut Sorry for going off topic. Reason I did was because my 2003 Ford Focus with 201k miles was making the strangest noise, like it was an airplane or whatever. I really have no idea when (if ever) my timing belt was changed so that was my first thought until I realized the droning noise only happened when I was moving. Diagnosis is the most important part of car repair and most often, the problem with a car is fairly minor so I try to cover those bases up front. Lastly: some online resources claim that 2003 Ford Focus with 8th digit "3" have a timing chain (!!), I will check it out on my car when I get some time, which is why I am preparing by watching vids !! :)
OFTEN you will get NO WARNING that the timing belt is going to fail..They just perish and snap. If it says in the owner's handbook... Change the timing belt every 63,000 Miles OR every 6 Years no matter what the mileage ..THEN CHANGE THE BELT whichever comes first. Once the timing belt is on "Borrowed time" every time you use the car you run the risk of the belt snapping ..The rubber will perish and the strength of the belt will weaken as time passes ..PLUS you don't know how old the belt was when it was fitted..It may have been in a warehouse for a couple of years before it made its way onto your car. I have just changed mine this week ..The old belt had done its six Years. Cost me £280 GBP here in the UK But I have peace of mind now when I am driving my car... Safe is ALWAYS better than sorry. Much cheaper than buying a new engine or a new car.
Thanks for the great write up! The only warning sign is when the manufacturer tells you to replace it at a specific interval, that should be all you need.
Good advice. Mine needs doing (Citroen C1). Any idea what sort of cost a garage should be charging to do it? Citroen Price Servicing website says 'Timing belt kits fitted for £895'. I might be best to go to them?
Hello... Everybody slates Halfords ..But I disagree .. You get good aftercare if anything goes wrong... I would avoid back street garages... They may rip you off and not actually change the belt.. £895 is far too expensive.... I would shop around with reputable garages to look for a better price and make sure they actually change the belt... It is good practice to change the water pump at the same time also... Can I ask when was the last time yours was changed? Kind regards Brian @@benben-my1rk
£895 GBP is very expensive for a new cam belt fitted..... I paid £280 GBP for my car they supplied the belt also... It came with a 2 Year 20,000 Mile warranty @@motorcarnut
Bought a used car, with only 6000 miles on the timing belt, problem is, the belt is from 2014. The car was barely driven in that time, but was kept in a closed garage. Manual recommends a change every 4 years for low mileage timing belts. I am scared to drive it to my mechanic, do you think i will be fine making that very short trip? I had no issues driving it 40 minutes to my home but now I am scared of a 10 minute ride.
Great video! I have a 2017 Accord 3.5L V6 36K miles. How many miles should I wait until I get new timing belt? Or should I just change it cause it's been 7 years? Have you ever seen a low mileage high year cars timing belt look bad or break?
I have a Nissan rogue, it runs good until it’s warmed up , then it vibrates. No check engine light but scanner says vvt monitor fail bank 1 .🤔 same issue you think?
Pls my car do misfires. Sometimes it fires well, another time it jerks. I have change the fuel pump, plugs and even nuzzle. pls can the issue be the timing belt?
@datboii4953 Those are timing codes. If the timing belt is off a tooth it will set those codes or you can have a bad sensor but for both to bad at the same time I don’t think so.
@@motorcarnut dang I didn’t want to hear that it was the timing belt, I was hoping that maybe the camshaft is bad so the crankshaft can’t starts acting up due to there being bad communication, my car starts up and drives like normal but sometimes or after some time it’ll start misfiring as if it was coughing, exhaust pops and then turns off, 15 mins later it drives normal again If the timing skips a tooth would it be possible to realign it if it’s not broken just slipped?
@datboii4953 Yes you can. If you have a scan tool you can read the live data when it misfires to see what’s going on also to see if the cam and crank are off or not.
My car wasnt starting it was slow and not picking up.. I was told it could be the fuel pump but mechanic said it was timing belt. Would a timings belt cause the car not to start out of the blue? HOPEFULLY it can be fixed and not killed my engine..
can i get some advice? when i cold start my car it makes a really loud noise, not really like a grinding or whining, but like normal engine noise just way louder. it only does it the first time i start it or if i let it sit for awhile and let it cool off it does it again, i’ve replaced the spark plugs (which did make the noise quieter), i’ve replaced the air filter and hose (didn’t really do much helped me gain alittle MPG). there’s a slight ticking noise not like rod knock but a very subtle noise that you can feel if you put your hand on the engine, there’s also excess vibrations that kinda vibrate the whole car. i’ve been trying to diagnose it for quite a while but could use the help of someone who actually knows about cars
My car is shaking turning off every time I slow down also it sounds so funny when all this do it and I start it back up and I took it to the shop and the man told me it was my timing chain so don’t drive it until I get it fixed or my engine will mess up could it really be my timing chain ?
@@motorcarnut yes I did I went to multiple and they said diff things say it was a transmission then bcm but I heard none of that will have your car stopping
I'm looking at a 2016 chevy cruze lt with 155k miles. Is it worth purchasing the vehicle if the timing belt has not been replaced. They're asking $5,400. Any thoughts?
They come both with timing belt or chain, if it is the belt, I’d pass. With that much mileage and never replaced the timing belt , car is not worth that much $4000 tops.
I have a question i bought an 07 ridgeline used and it shows the timing belt was replaced 30,000 miles ago but it has been 6 years as well. I know thats not a lot of miles on a belt but what about the years ? Should i go by mileage or years more ?
7 years is what most manufacturers recommend including Honda. The structural integrity of the belt starts to deteriorate after that time and you’re not too far from that. I’d recommend replacing it for peace of mind.
I have changed spark plugs and ignition coel is also working but still my car misfires i went to another mechanic he didn’t see my car but he said head if engine should be change it will be so costly can you tell me the solution in another way plls must reply
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Great advice that will more than likely fall on deaf ears. I have an older Ferrari that as requires its belts changed every three years, no matter how many miles covered. The belt costs around £40 but the labour cost is over £1500. A ridiculous situation just to make money for the dealers. BMW have the best Idea, put the timing chain between the gearbox and the engine just to make the job really difficult . The timing belt is a much better idea than a modern timing chain as they don't seem to last very long (60000 miles and your pushing your luck) BMW and VW being the main culprits.
Thanks! Hopefully it will help people out. If you have the 308 or 328 Ferrari, they are very unreliable and high maintenance engines, beautiful cars but engines with the 2 timing belts are a pain to work on. Costs a lot because of the labor.
@@motorcarnut Thanks for the reply. It's a 348 TS, a V8, one of the affordable models. It can do 28 mpg. Most parts are reasonable on price until you get to body parts. I do most of the work myself , but I don't own a two post lift, so the timing belt is difficult to do off the floor due to the height you need to lift the car.
Yes worked on many of them. Had a F1 Modena and yes a lift is a must.
0:31 imo, if the whining noise is only when the car is moving, check for nails in the tires or a bad wheel bearing before worrying about the timing belt.
This video was about the timing belt on the engine, not every whining noise there can be, but you do make some good points as well.
@@motorcarnut Sorry for going off topic. Reason I did was because my 2003 Ford Focus with 201k miles was making the strangest noise, like it was an airplane or whatever. I really have no idea when (if ever) my timing belt was changed so that was my first thought until I realized the droning noise only happened when I was moving. Diagnosis is the most important part of car repair and most often, the problem with a car is fairly minor so I try to cover those bases up front. Lastly: some online resources claim that 2003 Ford Focus with 8th digit "3" have a timing chain (!!), I will check it out on my car when I get some time, which is why I am preparing by watching vids !! :)
@SunriseLAW no problem, it’s all good. Btw, your vehicle has a timing belt not chain.
@@motorcarnut :(:(:(:(:(:(:( hopefully a non-interference such that when it breaks it won't ruin the engine?
Yours is a zetec so non interference
OFTEN you will get NO WARNING that the timing belt is going to fail..They just perish and snap.
If it says in the owner's handbook... Change the timing belt every 63,000 Miles OR every 6 Years no matter what the mileage ..THEN CHANGE THE BELT whichever comes first.
Once the timing belt is on "Borrowed time" every time you use the car you run the risk of the belt snapping ..The rubber will perish and the strength of the belt will weaken as time passes ..PLUS you don't know how old the belt was when it was fitted..It may have been in a warehouse for a couple of years before it made its way onto your car.
I have just changed mine this week ..The old belt had done its six Years. Cost me £280 GBP here in the UK
But I have peace of mind now when I am driving my car... Safe is ALWAYS better than sorry. Much cheaper than buying a new engine or a new car.
Thanks for the great write up! The only warning sign is when the manufacturer tells you to replace it at a specific interval, that should be all you need.
Good advice. Mine needs doing (Citroen C1). Any idea what sort of cost a garage should be charging to do it? Citroen Price Servicing website says 'Timing belt kits fitted for £895'. I might be best to go to them?
Hello... Everybody slates Halfords ..But I disagree .. You get good aftercare if anything goes wrong... I would avoid back street garages... They may rip you off and not actually change the belt.. £895 is far too expensive.... I would shop around with reputable garages to look for a better price and make sure they actually change the belt... It is good practice to change the water pump at the same time also... Can I ask when was the last time yours was changed? Kind regards Brian @@benben-my1rk
@benben-my1rk I’m not sure the rates where you live but that may be a higher than normal price but again not sure.
£895 GBP is very expensive for a new cam belt fitted..... I paid £280 GBP for my car they supplied the belt also... It came with a 2 Year 20,000 Mile warranty @@motorcarnut
Bought a used car, with only 6000 miles on the timing belt, problem is, the belt is from 2014. The car was barely driven in that time, but was kept in a closed garage. Manual recommends a change every 4 years for low mileage timing belts.
I am scared to drive it to my mechanic, do you think i will be fine making that very short trip? I had no issues driving it 40 minutes to my home but now I am scared of a 10 minute ride.
Don’t worry you’ll be fine to drive it to the mechanic shop. True ever with such low mileage on the belt, age plays a part as well. Replace it asap.
@@motorcarnut Thank you, the car is great, a 43,000 mile 2003 Citroen C5 at a bargain price. It would be a shame to damage it
@richardhannay7105 Understandable, you’ll be fine.
Is the belt worth replacing at this point? I’m having this same issue. Thanks.
Absolutely, replace it asap.
Great video! I have a 2017 Accord 3.5L V6 36K miles. How many miles should I wait until I get new timing belt? Or should I just change it cause it's been 7 years? Have you ever seen a low mileage high year cars timing belt look bad or break?
Absolutely, rubber deteriorates over time and I’d replace it for peace of mind. And I’ve seen them bad on both high and low mileage as well.
I have a Nissan rogue, it runs good until it’s warmed up , then it vibrates. No check engine light but scanner says vvt monitor fail bank 1 .🤔 same issue you think?
Sounds like vvt timing issue. I would follow that codes procedure to diagnose it correctly.
@@motorcarnut no codes yet…I wonder if vvt solenoids or chain is the culprit 🤔..
That’s what I’m thinking
Well done bro🙏
Thank you so much 🙂
Pls my car do misfires. Sometimes it fires well, another time it jerks. I have change the fuel pump, plugs and even nuzzle. pls can the issue be the timing belt?
What codes are coming up?
@@motorcarnutfor me p0335 and p0340
@datboii4953 Those are timing codes. If the timing belt is off a tooth it will set those codes or you can have a bad sensor but for both to bad at the same time I don’t think so.
@@motorcarnut dang I didn’t want to hear that it was the timing belt, I was hoping that maybe the camshaft is bad so the crankshaft can’t starts acting up due to there being bad communication, my car starts up and drives like normal but sometimes or after some time it’ll start misfiring as if it was coughing, exhaust pops and then turns off, 15 mins later it drives normal again
If the timing skips a tooth would it be possible to realign it if it’s not broken just slipped?
@datboii4953 Yes you can. If you have a scan tool you can read the live data when it misfires to see what’s going on also to see if the cam and crank are off or not.
My car wasnt starting it was slow and not picking up.. I was told it could be the fuel pump but mechanic said it was timing belt.
Would a timings belt cause the car not to start out of the blue? HOPEFULLY it can be fixed and not killed my engine..
If the belt jumped a few teeth or broke, yes car will not start do to the valve timing being off.
@@motorcarnut it was sudden will my pistons and engine be okay?
It should be unless the piston hit the valves but has to be diagnosed to know for sure.
can i get some advice? when i cold start my car it makes a really loud noise, not really like a grinding or whining, but like normal engine noise just way louder. it only does it the first time i start it or if i let it sit for awhile and let it cool off it does it again, i’ve replaced the spark plugs (which did make the noise quieter), i’ve replaced the air filter and hose (didn’t really do much helped me gain alittle MPG). there’s a slight ticking noise not like rod knock but a very subtle noise that you can feel if you put your hand on the engine, there’s also excess vibrations that kinda vibrate the whole car. i’ve been trying to diagnose it for quite a while but could use the help of someone who actually knows about cars
You left out what vehicle you have??
@@motorcarnut ah perhaps i did, 2010 honda accord
@aaron__.._ look up my video, cold start up rattle
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
My car is shaking turning off every time I slow down also it sounds so funny when all this do it and I start it back up and I took it to the shop and the man told me it was my timing chain so don’t drive it until I get it fixed or my engine will mess up could it really be my timing chain ?
Could be, get second opinion if you’re not sure.
@@motorcarnut yes I did I went to multiple and they said diff things say it was a transmission then bcm but I heard none of that will have your car stopping
@linnellbrooks5711 I wish I can help more but maybe you can video the problem and post it on your channel and I can give a listen?
@@motorcarnut I sure will and should I post when I drive down the block when it cuts off or it just need to hear the sound of the car ?
@linnellbrooks5711 yes and thing is helpful
Pasa lo mismo con una Toyota el mecánico dice que lo debo decambiar no tiene aún ninguna problema
Change it before there is a problem.
Thanks bro
No problem
I'm looking at a 2016 chevy cruze lt with 155k miles. Is it worth purchasing the vehicle if the timing belt has not been replaced. They're asking $5,400. Any thoughts?
They come both with timing belt or chain, if it is the belt, I’d pass. With that much mileage and never replaced the timing belt , car is not worth that much $4000 tops.
@@motorcarnut thanks so much. I truly do appreciate it!
No problem
Don’t buy chevy is crap
@hawaiefacts5253 all manufacturers have good and bad apples
I have a question i bought an 07 ridgeline used and it shows the timing belt was replaced 30,000 miles ago but it has been 6 years as well. I know thats not a lot of miles on a belt but what about the years ? Should i go by mileage or years more ?
7 years is what most manufacturers recommend including Honda. The structural integrity of the belt starts to deteriorate after that time and you’re not too far from that. I’d recommend replacing it for peace of mind.
Where is the video of this replacement? Thanks.
On which vehicle?
@@motorcarnut the Kia CVVT engine in this video u were saying u would do a video replacing the timing belt with the missing teeth thanks
Yes sorry customer needed car asap and I could make a video on that one. I’ll have more in the shop soon
I have changed spark plugs and ignition coel is also working but still my car misfires i went to another mechanic he didn’t see my car but he said head if engine should be change it will be so costly can you tell me the solution in another way plls must reply
Can be a simple vacuum leak or low compression etc. can diagnose in a simple message.
@@motorcarnut thankyou
If there’s problem in timing chain can i drive my car to garage its 8 kilometres from my home
@prabhjitsingh5278 no problem
Yes
I SNAPPED A TIMING BELT IN BARSTOW, CA IN A CIVIC, doing 90mph.
But Civics dont screw up the valves.
Almost all Honda engines are interference engines which means they will bent valves you must have an old gen vehicle
@@motorcarnut Yes -- it was a 1989 and this happened in 1994 ?? , if my memory is right
What if you replace the belt only and not other parts
It's ok on a budget as long as the other parts are still good.
The pain that the customer is going to feel.
That’s what I try to have people avoid.
Mechanics make you worry about everything!
My goal is to educate people and hopefully they will learn to avoid more costly repairs down the road, and it's working! just look at all my feedback!
symtoms??? wow
Yep
Crank n stops
And?
Doesn't start just crank n stops
@ditshwanepaulrankali3597 can be anything from that response