VIDEO: Preventing Timing Issues From Timing Chain Wear
Andrew Markel explains timing chain wear and how it can cause timing issues on the engine, as well as how to prevent this condition.
Timing Chain Stretch? Blame the Engine Oil
Timing chain stretch is not the stretching of the timing chain, it is an elongation of the timing chain caused by wear to the chain’s components. The most common cause of timing chain stretch is lack of maintenance and regular oil changes.
Timing Chains In Hyundai Engines
Although Hyundai uses a single timing belt on its 2.7L V6 engines, its 3.3L, double-overhead camshaft engine is equipped with one timing chain for each camshaft and one drive chain for the oil pump. At first glance, a timing chain design allows engineers to shorten the overall length of the engine and reduce rotating friction.
Five Timing Chain Warning Signs
Here are the top five things you should be checking to resolve a timing chain problem before it breaks.
Timing Chain Replacement: Diagnosis And Repair
Timing chains, with their thinner width, reduce overall engine length and are more durable than timing belts, requiring no scheduled maintenance. Timing chains do make more noise, have higher weight and higher cost than timing belts, though.
Servicing Timing Chain-Driven Water Pumps
Automakers are always trying to remove items from the accessory drive belt. This improves the efficiency of the engine and can extend the life of the belt. But where do you put the water pump? Some manufacturers like Ford and Mazda have driven the pumps with a pulley on the exhaust camshaft. Other manufacturers have
Under the Hood: Gearing Up for Timing Chain and Belt Work
Timing belts and chains carry a heavy load. They have to turn the cam with enough force to overcome the resistance of all the valve springs. However, the main cause of belt wear is heat. As a belt wraps around and turns the sprockets, friction creates heat (this is in addition to the heat from the engine itself). Over time, this causes the rubber to lose flexibility, harden and crack.
Understanding Engine Timing- Chains, Gears and Belts
Engine timing is critical for overall performance.
VIDEO: Replace All Timing-Chain Components At The Same Time
Timing systems are durable but they still wear. This video is sponsored by INA, a Schaeffler brand.
Video: Timing Service May Involve More Than The Chain
When a timing chain needs to be replaced it is recommended to replace related components as well. This video is sponsored by INA.