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Air Balloon Road Garage - St George - Bristol
Cambelts, Wet Belts and timing chains info
Air Balloon Road Garage carry out timing belt replacements and cambelt repairs in their workshop for customers in the surrounding area of Bristol and beyond. Unlike the other mechanical components of your vehicle, cambelts are prone to natural wear and tear from prolonged mileage and / or periods of time and are a serviceable item that need replacing at set intervals. Otherwise you could be prone to engine malfunction and/or failure rendering the engine unusalble.
What is A Cambelt or Timing belt?
The cambelt is made from rubber, a cambelt (also known as a timing belt) direct role is to open and close of the engine's valves at the correct time. Engine valves enable fuel to enter the engine, where it ignites (combusts) and produces gases via the exhaust. Subsequently, it is crucial that a cambelt operates in a smooth and efficient manner to keep the engine operating correctly. Some newer engines use "Wet belts" these are cam belts that run inside the engine in the oil, hence the name "wet Belt" they do the same job, but these wet belts can also be prone to premature failure if your vehicle is not properly maintained.
What Happens when A Cambelt Breaks Or Fails?
When a cambelt snaps, it can destroy an engine causing damage to both the valves and pistons of the engine. It can also damage other expensive components of the vehicle, which may lead to an entire engine replacement in a lot of circumstances.
Timing Chanis
Some engine use chains instead of belts. Timing Chains tend to more robust than rubber made cambelts however they can cause and break so once again, rountine maintenance and servicing are paramount. Air Balloon Road Garage has got you covered, with the sright tools to replace the timing chain on your engine.
The process of Fitting A New Cambelt Or Chain To Your Vehicle
Air Balloon Road Garage use only the correct manufacture information. We use the correct timing tools to lock the engine while the work is carried out. We will advise you if there are any other components that require replacement at the same time.