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Problems with your cambelt can have a detrimental impact to other components of your car; from causing engine damage to issues with your head gasket. Therefore, make sure not to put off cambelt repairs or replacement if the part is experiencing issues.
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"Geoff Glover first started at Chettisham Garage in 1959 and over the last 50 years the garage has seen steady growth and change. Chettisham Garage currently provides man
"Geoff Glover first started at Chettisham Garage in 1959 and over the last 50 years the garage has seen steady growth and change. Chettisham Garage currently provides man
we are a small independent workshop, we strive to give a quality service at a reasonable price.
we are a small independent workshop, we strive to give a quality service at a reasonable price.
"City of Ely Motors Limited has a proud heritage as one of Ely's premier car servicing, recovery, repairs and maintenance companies.Established in 1987 as a partnership b
"City of Ely Motors Limited has a proud heritage as one of Ely's premier car servicing, recovery, repairs and maintenance companies.Established in 1987 as a partnership b
"We are a small local business based on the outskirts of Somersham, near Cambridge and St-Ives.We have been trading on the Sycamore Industrial Estate since 1991, offering
"We are a small local business based on the outskirts of Somersham, near Cambridge and St-Ives.We have been trading on the Sycamore Industrial Estate since 1991, offering
FRIENDLY FAMILY RUN GARAGE ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 30 YEARS FULLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS ALL WORK UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING MOTS.
FRIENDLY FAMILY RUN GARAGE ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 30 YEARS FULLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS ALL WORK UNDERTAKEN INCLUDING MOTS.
We have brand new and top of the range equipment to give our mechanics the tools they need to give your vehicle the very best care. Our head mechanic has over 20 years ex
We have brand new and top of the range equipment to give our mechanics the tools they need to give your vehicle the very best care. Our head mechanic has over 20 years ex
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We are a mobile company based in the Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire area.
We are a mobile company based in the Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire area.
The cambelt helps your engine run efficiently by making sure its valves open and close in sync. It ensures that your engine parts run in harmony and keeps the timings just right to make the engine as efficient as possible.
In order to tell if your car has a timing belt or a timing chain you must inspect your engine. Check the side of your engine, if it has a tinplate or plastic cover, you've got yourself a timing belt. If your engine has neither of those, it has a timing chain.
Where it is located depends on your vehicle:
· In front wheel drive vehicles, it is usually on the left hand side of your engine
· In rear wheel drive vehicles, it is usually at the front of the engine, normally protected by a plastic cover
Signs which point to a problem include:
· High pitched, whirring engine sounds
· Juddering when the engine is on
· Difficulty starting up your vehicle
· Spots of oil or coolant on your cambelt
If the component breaks it could cause serious internal damage to your engine, which can be very expensive and at times impossible to fix.
A cambelt change typically takes 3 to 4 hours, including a water pump replacement. So, ensure to set a whole morning/afternoon aside for the job to be carried out.
Your garage may have recommended a water pump change at the same time as your cambelt replacement. This is because both parts are located in the same area and typically wear out at the same point in a vehicle's life. Changing both parts at the same time can save on future labour costs.
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Very good service
Excellent price slight delay on getting car back but was informed so not a problem
Amazing service!!! new timing chain fitted, faults repaired /cleared new mot. I will certainly be using Pk Garage again. Thank you soooo much.
What a pleasure for service and communication were fantastic, not a straightforward repair but symmetrical and reassuring conclusion. Highly recommend.
The cambelt is a rubber belt which controls the timing of a vehicle’s internal combustion engines. It is vital in the process of making the vehicle run smoothly as it also ensures the crankshaft and camshaft rotate in synchronisation.
A snapped cambelt is uncommon however tension issues are more widespread.
If the belt is too loose it will end up whipping around inside the engine which will cause a variety of knock on effects and if the belt is too tight it will put a strain on the bearings of the cogs it's fitted to.
A tight belt will cause a whining noise to be emitted from the engine so if you hear this sound make sure to book a repair as soon as possible. You shouldn’t wait until this happens though, as the damage caused by a faulty cambelt will end up costing you even more money in repairs.
As you will see in the FAQ section and video above, the cost of a cambelt repair can vary depending on the vehicle and garage. The biggest cost associated with this job type will be the labour itself.
This is because the parts are based deep within the engine and getting to them takes time. The components themselves won’t cost you a huge amount as they are not complex so don’t be surprised to see labour costs making up the biggest part of the bill.
Even if your cambelt doesn’t completely break its important to keep an eye on the component as per the instructions provided by your cars manufacturer, if you leave it for too long, the belt could snap and cause catastrophic engine failure.
The cambelt will need replacing at some point, usually around the 30,000 – 50,000 mile mark but make sure to consult the vehicles owner’s manual to double check as it may vary depending on the vehicle.
If you are looking for cambelt repair or cambelt replacement, WhoCanFixMyCar is the best place to find cambelt change cost online.
Cambelt change is a relatively simple repair and cambelt replacement price should generally be close the the national average as shown at the top of this page.
However, it is impossible to predict cambelt replacement cost as each car is different, as is the extent of damage.
(A timing belt is another word for a cambelt)
The cost to change a timing belt should not vary from the cost to change a cambelt as they are literally the same thing.
So if you want to know how much to change a timing belt, you can use the form at the top of this page to get a quote for a new timing belt.
If you want to replace timing belt and want to find out the timing belt change cost from local garages, make sure to use WhoCanFixMyCar.
Timing belt replacement cost will vary from one car to another however timing belt replacement should not be the most expensive repair.
Remember, if you want to replace timing belt yourself, don't! Trying to carry out a repair yourself is incredibly dangerous!
Replace timing belt cost will only spiral out of control if you attempt it yourself and then take it to a garage for timing belt change.
The last thing you want is timing belt change cost to increase!
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