When to Replace Your Timing Belt
The timing belt is a rubber and fiber belt with teeth along its length. The timing belt is responsible for timing the camshaft and crankshaft rotations. It is an important function, because the camshaft rotates at one-half the speed of the crankshaft. As the camshaft and crankshaft rotate with the timing belt, the camshaft causes the intake valves and the exhaust valves to open and close. This needs to be timed right to allow [...]