6 Signs Your Timing Belt Is Bad or About To Break (Belt Breaks while Driving)

6 signs Your timing belt is bad or about to break and destroy your engine (belt breaks while driving)
In this video I will demonstrate the importance of checking your timing belt. For example, always check for noise usually caused by a tensioner pulley or idler pulley. If the timing belt jumps by a few teeth, it can cause catastrophic engine damage. Usually a weak timing tensioner or pulley is the culprit. Also a worn and frayed timing belt can snap under load.
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[@SomeDudeInBaltimore]

I didn't even take the chance on the tensioner and idler pulley last time I did my belt, even if they were good, I just straight up replaced it all. Might as well, if you're digging that deep into your engine to begin with.

[@davehunt3410]

Great outline of areas of concern with full explanations. Ty!

[@KennethSmith-te2xw]

Thank you so much this video was very helpful

[@WilliamMukori]

great video my mna thanks a lot keep posting just subscribed

[@vinman8031]

I love your video bro really explained all the details.It helped me understand a lot thank you.

[@Data4664]

Thnxs awesome info!

[@niloyu105]

Keep watching and support from Al Khafji Saudi Arabia 👍

[@AnnaliaHoward]

Awesome bro your on!!!!❤💯🔥

[@aicis79LV]

in my case the water pump seized. Suddenly the heat in the cabin disappeared. A seized water pump rubbed the timing belt and broke. In the end 2 bent valves and all rockers broken. I disassembled, replaced the damaged valves, assembled new rockers. I put it together and boom I'm still driving

[@DFWAuto_Hack]

JUST LIKE THAT? DAMN YOOU ARE THE MAN. WHAT VEHICLE WAS IT? I HAVE A HONDA ACCORD WITH WIERD PROBLEMS. IM NOT SURE WHAT TO CHECK ANYMORE. RUNS AT IDLE BUT OFF

[@sheliagore6541]

Thank you for your upload and your comment about your situation was I was advised as a female it may be the water pump how do I distinguish my go to the mechanic and they're not trying to rip me off

[@lukemew7437]

I believe that’s what happen to my Camry it was going fine till the water pump gave out and I lost power steering and had to break hard onto a side road to prevent myself from crashing it’s still broken and I’m trying to fix it now

[@hddik.]

👍⚘thanks bro

[@bernarddixon9555]

I have a 2006 Toyota tundra high mileage up replace the timing built twice. I brought it new . Has over 450,000 miles 😂😮 but still going same engine. Mine are issues. The issue I'm having now is making a whining noise . on the passenger side of the engine sounds like near the compressor. I think I'm not sure what it's coming from the passenger side front part of the engine. Do you have any ideas? Thank you.

[@kortisbraun9798]

In some newer cars a warning lite will tell you to change belt soon.

[@joescrivani7400]

Hey Man, love all the vids. Keep it up , if I do the timing kit, so, take it off, put new one on, rite, will anything move once belt tension is released?????!!!

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

As long the timing marks are spot on nothing should move when tensioner pin is released

[@DFWAuto_Hack]

Hello i have a 2003 accord v6 running wierd. I thought about the timing but no indication for timing issue because it does not have low compression. In fact the compression seems high for such an old car; i think spec is 160 and above with a max variation of 14 between two consecutive cylinders and i measure 195-200 on all cylinders. Got another gauge and same compression values with no apparent leak while the gauge is on. Fuel pressure is within spec; spark plugs were new and oem when i last replaced it (fouled now) and ignition coils are not oem but are brand new. If i could have a lead, it would be great

[@scufundacjohn3045]

Hi. I have Peugeot 807 2.2 hdi 128hp, the timing belt jumping an the engine stop. That was happening during driving. when i put it in automatic, the engine revs but doesn't start. The engine has no strange noise. Is it possible in this case to know of a broken or crooked spring or rocker??what do you recommend to do in this case?? Thank you.

[@kellysutton2780]

I bought a used lexus rx330 2005 and I took it to garage needs coil tuneup and timing belt he said timing belt hasn't been changed in years I figured that just glad I got it there before it broke

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

That's a wise investment!

[@kellysutton2780]

@@Top5AutoRepairs I bought from a used car lot he said it was a trade in at a Ford dealership it has 185thousand miles I paid 6300 inside and outside in excellent condition but may have to pay for maintenance because seems it has been maintained in a while

[@zenodee]

@@kellysutton2780why did you pay $6300 for a 2005 rx330??? Horrible investment 😂😂😂

[@kellysutton2780]

@zenodee because I needed a ride and that is all I could afford

[@okoemeka3318]

I have 2001 toyota camry 2.2l. My timing belt always cut every month. What can i do pls

[@ShitWrangler]

did that belt fail from wear because it as incorrectly installed as indicated by arrows printed on the belt showing correct orientation? or just wear and tear lack of service in general

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

I believe it was normal wear and tear. Honda Pilot 130,000 miles. Never been replaced.

[@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106]

@@Top5AutoRepairs Wow twice amount miles before it broke

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Yep

[@tksweaty]

Mine 1995 accord timing just broke. Made it to 180k never been replaced once 😂

[@e.r.videography6209]

@@Top5AutoRepairs Probably had to change valves if this belt broke unless the owner was very lucky. I mean really lucky.

[@Redguard-Nazeem]

I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna , When I start my car I hear a squealing sound that goes away after 10-15 seconds. It happens every time I start it even if the car is warmed up. Both belts outside of the engine (alternator and power steering) were replaced and the tension seems ok.. Is it possible that it could be the timing belt causing this?

[@charlesdikenson744]

Toyota's and Honda's are very good cars but sometimes have problems with fan belts not really timming belts or chains but still do check

[@thomasjefferson3552]

Should the water pump he replaced with a timing belt on 98 4 runner with 150k?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

It's recommended to replace the water pump and timing belt together

[@authenticpressure6346]

Is a serpentine belt and timing belt or chain the same

[@fuckcensorship69]

​@@authenticpressure6346 NO. Timing belt makes sure the pistons move in sync. Serpentine belt powers things like alternator, power steering, AC, etc. BUT you cannot drive if one is broken

[@2007vwbeetle]

@@Top5AutoRepairsIs a Ford Fiesta 1.6 with 109,000 need a timing belt change yet if no problems running? I have seen some say 150,000 miles change?

[@riiqsot]

Bro, my plastic cover is growling. Could it be the bearing?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

Yes

[@riiqsot]

Pulley bearing?

[@tyronewalker5764]

What about timing chain?

[@Top5AutoRepairs]

That'll be a different topic.

[@Detect-Oregon]

If my tensioner is bad and motor is rattling like loud lifter rattle, has the damage been done? No engine lights, idles as it should just rattling?

[@Detect-Oregon]

I have a 2013 Santa Fe, V6 3.3 with timing chain… rattling chain slapping cover perhaps?

[@jawnnydoodlebob7387]

if its that loud and noticeable, its safe to say damage has been done already. but probably not significant enough that you havent noticed loss of power or hesitation. still if youre gonna get that deep to have to replace the tensioner, u should replace the chain as well. although i had a situation where i only had to replace my belt tensioner(although im in need of replacing the belt as well). for my situation i was able to replace the tensioner without the belt removed. since your car is relatively new, i'd feel its safe to say you wouldnt need a valve adjustment. but still do pin point where the noise is coming from. this little job could cost you the life of your engine so you really should get to working on that as SOON as possible.

[@shaneomac5074]

No no damage yet, fix it before it breaks while you’re driving like mine did yesterday, if you don’t you’ll regret it like I do now lol

[@Detect-Oregon]

Man sorry to hear that. Was it due to a bad tensioner and did the chain end up giving way?? It’s scheduled to go in in two weeks. It’s been sitting for two months because it’s hard to find a reputable, honest mechanic the good ones have a wait. Hoping I don’t invest the grand to crack it open and it’s something more/worse. Seems that the tensioners are somewhat of a failure/defect, one of the many questionable issues within the engine components of this motor, that can fail/wear.

[@shaneomac5074]

@@Detect-Oregon i haven’t taken it apart yet because it’s so cold but If I had to guess either the tensioners and guides were probably all on their way out and it probably got so loose that it jumped one or two teeth, won’t know for sure until I break it down though, I will say right before it went bad, the chain noise actually went quiet and it was running oddly smooth, and then in the blink of an eye it started misfiring and making backfiring sounds like a beefed up Japanese car, but the sound was coming from the engine bay not the exhaust pipe lol, and it had a weird burning oil or coolant smell all the sudden too, hopefully it didn’t bend valves, mine was on an 04 Lincoln Town Car by the way, very reliable engine but those timing chain parts just don’t last forever, timing chain/belt maintenance is critical, oddly enough my 97 f150 with the same engine is almost 10 years older and has 250k miles on it, it’s timing chain is still quiet and working flawlessly

[@m0dmengamer]

Dose engine belt effect fuel economy?

[@truth.speaker]

no

[@anakitasmiles3261]

No but if it breaks while the engine is running, you'll need a new engine😢