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CAMBELT & KIT REPLACEMENT
EAGLE AUTOS WILL ONLY REPLACE CAMBELTS WITH THE CAMBELT KIT INCLUDED IN ORDER TO HONOUR THE GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
What is a cambelt?
The cambelt is often referred to as a camshaft drive belt or timing belt and it is a reinforced, toothed rubber belt used in the majority of vehicles today. It is propelled by the engine crankshaft and drives the camshaft, which in turn operates the engine valves.
Where is the cambelt?
The cambelt is located at the front of the engine underneath a protective cover, and is behind the more obvious drive belts such as the fan belt and alternator belt.
Why does it need replacing?
The cambelt carries a very high load in the engine and, as with any rubber component of the vehicle; it can wear with age and with use. Also other environmental conditions play part, such as dust and stop/start driving conditions.
What will happen if it is not replaced on time?
Failure to duly replace the cambelt at the manufacturer's recommended intervals can cause extensive and expensive damage to your vehicle. If the cambelt is not replaced it can break or the drive teeth can be stripped. If this happens the camshaft in the engine stops rotating, leaving some valves protruding into the cylinders. The crankshaft continues to rotate and can push the pistons into the valves and bend them. This causes major engine damage.
When should it be replaced?
Most car manufacturers recommend replacement of the timing belt at a predetermined time or mileage and strongly recommend that replacement occurs on or before the recommended intervals, whichever occurs first.
The belt also should be replaced prior to the manufacturer's stated limits if it has been damaged or contaminated by an outside influence, fluids or foreign matter.
If the vehicle is operated in a harsh environment or susceptible to heavy infiltration of dust, sand or salt for example, then the belt's integrity and condition should be periodically inspected and replaced if required.
The belt also should be replaced if for any reason it has been removed for a mechanical intervention.
Remember, replacement of the belt is only a fraction of the cost of repairing damage caused should the belt break.
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