172 with k-tec sound
Following on from hundreds of threads about people taking their cars to local garages only to find they have done a botch job, i thought i would put up this sticky on the issue.
you must make sure the garage in question has all and i mean all the relevant locking tools to preform the job correctly otherwise you are just asking for trouble, there are plenty of specialists on here with more then competative prices who have years of experience in this matter.
99.9% of local garages will not have the tools, to correctly time the engine, resulting in threads like the one below, they may be cheap but you get what u pay for, your engine is the most important part of your car.
so why compromise when it comes to your pride and joy, better to get the job done right then at the right price.
eg: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=510469
A bit of a summary on pulleys and belts:
The timing belt connects the engine crankshaft to the camshaft(s) which in turn control the precise opening and closing of the engine's valves.
A timeing belt is typically rubber with high tensile fibres and degrades with higher temperatures and contact with motor oil, water and antifreeze. As the belt ages, it stretches, and there is a risk of valve timing changin leading to vehicle breakdown and possible serious engine damage.
It is essential that the timing belt is replaced according to the replacement interval.
It is not only the timing belt that requires replacement but also the rollers and belt tensioner to ensure reliability and avoid any further problems.
Ancillary belts (i.e. alternator, Air con) which must be removed for access to the timing belt, should also be replaced. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the tensioner, the crankshaft pulley and bolt when replacing the ancillary belt.
you must make sure the garage in question has all and i mean all the relevant locking tools to preform the job correctly otherwise you are just asking for trouble, there are plenty of specialists on here with more then competative prices who have years of experience in this matter.
99.9% of local garages will not have the tools, to correctly time the engine, resulting in threads like the one below, they may be cheap but you get what u pay for, your engine is the most important part of your car.
so why compromise when it comes to your pride and joy, better to get the job done right then at the right price.
eg: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=510469
A bit of a summary on pulleys and belts:
The timing belt connects the engine crankshaft to the camshaft(s) which in turn control the precise opening and closing of the engine's valves.
A timeing belt is typically rubber with high tensile fibres and degrades with higher temperatures and contact with motor oil, water and antifreeze. As the belt ages, it stretches, and there is a risk of valve timing changin leading to vehicle breakdown and possible serious engine damage.
It is essential that the timing belt is replaced according to the replacement interval.
It is not only the timing belt that requires replacement but also the rollers and belt tensioner to ensure reliability and avoid any further problems.
Ancillary belts (i.e. alternator, Air con) which must be removed for access to the timing belt, should also be replaced. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the tensioner, the crankshaft pulley and bolt when replacing the ancillary belt.
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