Why car owners in Russia often have problems with timing?
- August 18, 2022
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Russia seems to be an important market for valve factories from all over the world, as almost every driver has experienced a broken or “jumped” timing belt at
Russia seems to be an important market for valve factories from all over the world, as almost every driver has experienced a broken or “jumped” timing belt at least once in their life. Even an official dealer and official brand spare parts will not let you forget about this problem. The reason, as usual, is as simple as five cents.
Timing belt drive – gas distribution mechanism – the most common in modern cars. It is reliable, simple and easy to use – know yourself to change the belt every 60,000 km and have no problems. The rolls are often included, and an intelligent master – how can there be another, for example in a dealership – will tell you about the wear and tear of other components of this old, like the world, and well-studied unit. The theory is nice, but it has little to do with practice. Unfortunately.
It seems that while changing the timing belt is not an easy, but regular procedure that the mechanic has to go through without question. But here reality hinders idle reasoning on the couch: firstly, on many machines – the same Renault – a special tool is needed for this purpose, and secondly, the diagnosis of gas distribution does not end with an assessment of the condition of the belt and rollers . In some models – especially the Japanese and Koreans – there is an awkward, almost invisible and “hard to reach” unit that is constantly forgotten. And the problems begin.
Its name is the timing belt tensioner, a curious detail with a check mark. The purpose of this specially designed hydraulic cylinder is to tension the belt during stretching. The driving mode, time and temperature do their job: the belt stretches, which can eventually lead to irreparable consequences – it jumps a tooth or two on the pulley, the phases will get lost, the valves will hit the pistons. hello shot.
The principle of operation – the parity between the oil pressure inside and the belt pressure on the rod outside – is quite complicated, but every driver should take one important aspect from it: the timing belt tensioner is a consumable item that must be changed periodically. Over time, the spring in it weakens and no longer creates the necessary pressure on the belt, which in turn sags, leading to a very tangible cost. It is not difficult to diagnose it: if the stock is already completely exhausted, and you can push it through with your fingers, the part has left its own, it is time to replace it. As a rule, the hydraulic tensioner should be updated every second or third timing change.
Craftsmen often forget about this for two reasons – either difficult disassembly / installation, or the high cost of the part itself, which can lead to an incorrect assessment of the upcoming repair by the customer himself. The same, the great “you divorce me”, as well as “but your neighbors said twice as cheap.”
The result will be the same in either case: bent valves, cylinder head overhaul, oil and gasket changes, five digit and third or fourth order repair costs. The car owner himself should know the specifics and needs of his car, remember the procedure for replacing consumables and not hesitate to ask the mechanic questions – then and only then it will be possible to drive the car for a long time.
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Timing belt drive – gas distribution mechanism – the most common in modern cars. It is reliable, simple and easy to use – know yourself to change the belt every 60,000 km and have no problems. The rolls are often included, and an intelligent master – how can there be another, for example in a dealership – will tell you about the wear and tear of other components of this old, like the world, and well-studied unit. The theory is nice, but it has little to do with practice. Unfortunately.
It seems that while changing the timing belt is not an easy, but regular procedure that the mechanic has to go through without question. But here reality hinders idle reasoning on the couch: firstly, on many machines – the same Renault – a special tool is needed for this purpose, and secondly, the diagnosis of gas distribution does not end with an assessment of the condition of the belt and rollers . In some models – especially the Japanese and Koreans – there is an awkward, almost invisible and “hard to reach” unit that is constantly forgotten. And the problems begin.
Its name is the timing belt tensioner, a curious detail with a check mark. The purpose of this specially designed hydraulic cylinder is to tension the belt during stretching. The driving mode, time and temperature do their job: the belt stretches, which can eventually lead to irreparable consequences – it jumps a tooth or two on the pulley, the phases will get lost, the valves will hit the pistons. hello shot.
The principle of operation – the parity between the oil pressure inside and the belt pressure on the rod outside – is quite complicated, but every driver should take one important aspect from it: the timing belt tensioner is a consumable item that must be changed periodically. Over time, the spring in it weakens and no longer creates the necessary pressure on the belt, which in turn sags, leading to a very tangible cost. It is not difficult to diagnose it: if the stock is already completely exhausted, and you can push it through with your fingers, the part has left its own, it is time to replace it. As a rule, the hydraulic tensioner should be updated every second or third timing change.
Craftsmen often forget about this for two reasons – either difficult disassembly / installation, or the high cost of the part itself, which can lead to an incorrect assessment of the upcoming repair by the customer himself. The same, the great “you divorce me”, as well as “but your neighbors said twice as cheap.”
The result will be the same in either case: bent valves, cylinder head overhaul, oil and gasket changes, five digit and third or fourth order repair costs. The car owner himself should know the specifics and needs of his car, remember the procedure for replacing consumables and not hesitate to ask the mechanic questions – then and only then it will be possible to drive the car for a long time.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
