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@btomas2256 жыл бұрын
I usually wait until my pistons to smash my valve train....Works for me- TWICE!
@davidperry40133 жыл бұрын
Get a Toyota with a 1mz V6, if the belt breaks it's not a huge loss, and installing a new timing belt kit is all you need to do to get the engine up and running again. You still need a tow to your car to a mechanic, or home if you are DIYer.
@yamkaw3463 жыл бұрын
@@davidperry4013 I’ve done mine in the parking lot right where it broke down😂 saved some bucks
@conorf80913 жыл бұрын
Had it happen at 70mph 👍👍good experience. Now check the belt myself when buying a car lol
@yamkaw3463 жыл бұрын
@@conorf8091 What do you look for when you check it? Kinda hard to tell the health of the belt just by looking at it
@Vanadeo2 жыл бұрын
@@conorf8091 what happened? .. thats my worse fear
@toonmag505 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Personally I avoid timing belt engines due the uncertainty of breaking. Unfortunately my wife buys cars on other criteria and invariably they're belt engines. Fyi I paid for a timing belt and pulley renewal for one of her cars, from a main dealer. I suspect that the job was never done. I'm in the UK, I'm sure that the US have more stringent monitoring of bandit garages.
@Riknos5 жыл бұрын
"I'm sure that the US have more stringent monitoring of bandit garages" You'll be surprised...
@MrMallen13157 жыл бұрын
Old video.... Smarter me! Thanks for the info!
@CodyJv10 жыл бұрын
My gates looked pretty used after 5k. Its just so hard to tell sometimes... but Gates gives a sticker to prove it. :)
@roy18m6 жыл бұрын
What brand of bell is good for 01 civic
@kendash20008 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. Thanks sir!
@imustlol22025 жыл бұрын
Can you do it without the instrument m
@SushiPac10 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you
@briansmobile110 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU Paul!
@Loebane9 жыл бұрын
This is helpful! I'm doing my first timing belt change on a car with an unknown history for peace of mind. I thought the belt looked to be in great shape, but this showed me how an old belt can still look to be in good shape.
@tipstolevelupinlife58377 жыл бұрын
Pointless to do an inspection if your not sure if it was not done, unless you are Under change interval and just doing an Inspection as due diligence don't bet $5000 on condition of a rubber belt. Sorry, to be honest, recently did a timing belt on my Nissan pulsar, belt was done at 100,000 km, now has 190. Belt looked new. Factory Nissan belt. When they did belt I doubt they did the other components which can fail as well. Waterpump included. Tensioner was shot, and needed to be Done. Don't risk with this cheesy set up. If your not sure do everything tensioner, crank seal, idler and tensioner. Belt may look ok but not worth risking your investment over. Only way I would do an inspection and waste time is if it was halfway through its life cycle and wanted to take a look for your own peace of mind, if in doubt CHANGE it OUT!
@retromotors3834 жыл бұрын
Great job on this video! Short and to the point. You can actually string sentences together in a coherent fashion (rare nowadays). Even more rare, no screaming children or barely audible talk radio playing in the background. Bravo!
@nickv40737 жыл бұрын
A good mechanic would place a sticker in the engine bay to denote a timing belt change and at what mileage. A sticker is the first thing to look for. We inherited a 2002 Sonata from my father in-law and had no idea about if or when the timing belt was ever replaced. I found a sticker in the engine bay that told me it had been replaced at 90,000 miles. It saved me from doing an unecessary replacement.
@team33836 жыл бұрын
@Nick V: An even better mechanic would check the maintenance manual to see when the timing belt was last changed. No pfaffing around the engine bay with dirty hands....... If the mantenance manual hasn't been kept up to date or if its missing then turn your back on the car and walk away. Same if it looks like the maintenance manual has been tampered with.
@philschneiderapreciationclub6 жыл бұрын
Anybody can put a fake sticker in the engine bay with a mileage and fake belt serial number.
@ramonatan44066 жыл бұрын
Anyone can put a sticker when selling a car saying its been changed
@CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive6 жыл бұрын
I dont keep a car long enough to ever worry about it. I switch cars every 3 months .
@youtubecomments59515 жыл бұрын
Nick V the trick a lot of people use when selling. Car around 90k is to just put a sticker on.
@kevinparker56573 жыл бұрын
No paperwork ??? Just change the belt ! .. this is bullshit
@bdrichardson4037 жыл бұрын
Not only do you do a great job of 'filming', it is always easy to understand every word you say. I appreciate every one of your vids. Did you take a course in speech and public speaking?
@SE45CX2 жыл бұрын
I agree, you know a good communication style is quite important for a successful youtuber. But still there are many people in this world and expectations differ a lot. What might be very sensible for someone else might be total garbage for me.
@zappa91610 жыл бұрын
Brilliant topic Brian. These topics are gems in the motor service industry , especially for the home mechanics.
@619DioFan10 жыл бұрын
I always feel " smater " after watching your videos Brian. LOL. You da man !
@tomashton72088 жыл бұрын
no brainer if the belt was changed the timing cover bolts are boogerd with one bolt missing
@gfriedman996 жыл бұрын
tom ashton lol
@jamesengland74615 жыл бұрын
True that!
@erickimmy14934 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@checkitout24684 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@fix-and-drive-diy-repairs8 жыл бұрын
that guess or assumption can be costly! the best thing is to learn to change it yourself in that way, you will have a peace of mind that the belt is good. remember its a rubber and it dies with time not only mileage. a car that is 10 years old but driven only 10,000 mile, will need that belt changing.
@davoodehajiraj5 жыл бұрын
Nice-oscar Nice one man just got 10 years old van with very low MILLAGE thinking no need to worry about belt But u are right Thanks for tips
@versansky757 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the educational video. I know to change the timing belt near 100,000 miles, but I never knew how to check to see if it's still good. Good piece of information to have.
@nigelmitchell3517 жыл бұрын
OK so the tooth belt looks fine, but I've found the the pulley bearings can be almost shot even within service millage. Got a new car, change the kit if your gonna keep it!
@mobiledetail4you10 жыл бұрын
One thing that is nice occasionally the mechanic will mark the motor with a date and that it was replaced. I know any knucklehead can do that to mislead someone to... So what your showing is definitely a great way to get piece of mind and confirmation. "Trust but verify" like the great one said.
@mustie110 жыл бұрын
do you have an aftermarket brand that you like the most,
@briansmobile110 жыл бұрын
Gates
@cjones451210 жыл бұрын
briansmobile1 Is the cost of the Gates vs OE that great of a difference?
@playstation2bigs10 жыл бұрын
UNITTA
@Eastahtata10 жыл бұрын
cjones4512 Yes, for example for the Sti, the OEM is almost double ~$120 vs the Gates. I have OCD for OEM parts though.. Lol
@theoriginalbillholt9 жыл бұрын
Dan.vaku It's nice to meet a kindred soul. Ha! I got irritated when some small OEM parts for my Civic didn't show up in sealed Honda-labeled packages. ; ]
@selimsamir82743 жыл бұрын
Hii i have audi 5 2015 year 190hp with 59000 milies when should i change
@erickimmy14934 жыл бұрын
Just got my new kit in from Amazon. The belt literally has no markings on it. The entire kit doesn't. It's all from China, very skeptical on this kit
@reallyhappenings55974 жыл бұрын
don't use it. these are critical parts. if they fail, the engine is usually scrap. Chinese crap won't cut it in this case.
@erickimmy14934 жыл бұрын
@@reallyhappenings5597 what do I do with it 🤷♂️ lol what kit do I actually order? Thank you
@reallyhappenings55974 жыл бұрын
ask on forums for your specific vehicle, or just use the OEM parts. but maybe start with the basics like an oil change... you don't sound confident and engine timing isn't something you want to get wrong.
@erickimmy14934 жыл бұрын
@@reallyhappenings5597 that and the valve adjustments are the only things I've never done. I did order a oem belt. Says Honda right on it, going to attempt the rest of the kit. I'm confident just wish I had more hands on. Just me
@AnagramForCraig10 жыл бұрын
I love getting smater every day! ;)
@AnagramForCraig7 жыл бұрын
Morphing Monarch Do I need to explain the joke to you?
@AnagramForCraig7 жыл бұрын
Morphing Monarch So I do need to explain... 4:11
@lakeshajohnson22797 жыл бұрын
hi will my honda civic1999 start if the timing. belt is bad
@ne2i7 жыл бұрын
if its broken then no..... that is an interference engine so most likely there are bent valves if it broke.
@christygaynor26667 жыл бұрын
AnagramForCraig
@fordxbgtfalcon8 жыл бұрын
My old 93 accord went 210k on the factory belt, broke when we went to start it up in the morning. we were told it had been changed in 2008, but when my mechanic replaced the belt he said it was still the original belt in it....
@MegaZiglet8 жыл бұрын
+gunz-n-gadgets This is my concern as I prepare to buy a Honda CRV with 201,000 miles on it. I'm sure it needs changed even though the dealer says the on it is fine.
@johnparker77847 жыл бұрын
My 2006 accord has a timing chain. Never has to be changed.
@johnp73186 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't. Yes it does.
@bromidedrag6 жыл бұрын
John P Actually, he’s probably right. My 2007 4cyl Accord has a chain. The 6cyl have belts (for that generation).
@belsayshootingground5 жыл бұрын
People should permanent marker the date and mileage on the belt when they replaced it. Would make peoples lives easier
@fidelcatsro69488 жыл бұрын
people spend thousands of cat dinars on oil changes oil filters bla bla but they tend to ignore the belts..mostly cos its hidden in a cover and many might not even know theres a humble rubber belt spinning and keeping the crankshaft and the valves orderly in singing harmonics
@MegaZiglet8 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting, informative. Preparing to purchase an older Honda CRV and the timing belt and water pump are my two main concerns. Naturally, the used car dealer tells me they checked and it's fine. But with 201,000 miles on the car, seems to me it'd time for a change.
@lesliehorwinkle8 жыл бұрын
Yea, they checked....that's a good one.Checked for change in the ashtray is all they check.
@jdrancho18646 жыл бұрын
Considering most manufactures schedule a replacement before 90k miles, I'd say it's time for your third belt.
@helivesonforever5 жыл бұрын
crv has a timing chain.
@sluggonotnancy6178 Жыл бұрын
@@helivesonforever DOH!
@hakoshi4510 жыл бұрын
Brian, I just discovered your channel a week ago and man you are so smart and talented. I appreciate what you do, I have learned so much in just a couple of visits. Thank you and please keep doing this. I aspire to one day to do what you do.
@wilson3707able10 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, just wanted to say thx for the videos (all of them). Your level of professionalism is amazing. I know you are a first responder, and as a small token of gratitude, I would like to send you a T-SHIRT from my Engine company (FDNY E6O L17 B14 IN THE SOUTH BRONX THE GREEN BERETS) . Just let me know what size and where to send it. Keep up the good work. Wilson
@SamnissArandeen8 жыл бұрын
I'm even smater, hooray!
@392blackfinger5 жыл бұрын
Wanna be even smarter? Ignore all the advice in this video. If you don't have proof of date and mileage of the last timing belt AND water pump replacement, then replace them both. Guessing at the mileage of the last replacement will invariably get you stranded with a non-interference engine or a bricked motor in an interference application. This isn't rocket science. Without proof of the last replacement mileage/date, you have no f*&%$#g idea when to do it again. Let's also not forget the "easy inspection" method in this video is not this "easy" on the vast majority of cars that aren't a Subaru.
@danielromeo18593 жыл бұрын
@@392blackfinger 20 years as a mechanic . I have a cracked timing belt in the shop that looks perfect, not glossy and with all the marks in it. I use it to show to the customers when they ask me to "look at it to see if it has to be done". It has 60.000 km
@randyphillips194410 жыл бұрын
Good Vid. I would like the manufactures to put date the belt was made on the. Will not tell much but could help a little. Would be no good to to date them when installed as who can trust many mechanics?
@guyfamily53236 жыл бұрын
why don't you show some used and new timing belts outside the car for comparison? You have to pay attention for cracks on timing belt, broken teeth, elasticity of the rubber material do you have some broken timing belts in your collection for a post mortem analysis?
@rottmanthan3 жыл бұрын
i have a 2012 sonic, with 96k on it, i looked at the belt, it looks good to me, can still read everything on in, also all the motor mount bolts that have to be removed on my car to do the job have marks on them, like washers have socket marks and bolts have marks on edges.
@gustavososa43643 жыл бұрын
Hi, when is the timming belt replacement service? 140.000km? Thank you.
@niacal4nia6 жыл бұрын
Why not use a socket on pulley and crank it clockwise in neutral. No need to hook wires. That's how I did my Porsche 928.
@kw57rx8dr.96 жыл бұрын
Regards, I just bought a Touareg which, if the belt breaks engine is toast. With 185,000 miles I was going to change the belt as a matter of course not taking any chances but just yesterday as I began to do so, I removed the belt covers (very easily done on these engines thankfully) to discover a very legible part number, model designation and manufacturer stamp (Dayco) and the teeth look great as well. The truck needs a new serpentine belt but it seems all is well with the timing belt based on your info it seems not much more than 20 or so thousand miles on this belt would you agree? What is throwing me is that the valve cover gaskets leak and my next step was to replace them and at the same time inspect the chain slides for the VVT and replace as necessary, however my thinking may be off (hopefully) but I feel like if they were changed previously then, at a similar high mileage, wouldn't they have changed the gaskets as well? Knowing they'd not be far behind? In fact as a desperation mechanic myself were I a professional mechanic for a living I'd not have wanted to reassemble without new ones pending a most certain leak on old ones.
@fast03vette4me4 жыл бұрын
Confucius say: why is the sky blue? why do the birds sing? It is what it is at the point in time you are at.
@Alexander_l3223 жыл бұрын
If you change it you’ll know it’s good for another 80k miles at least. If you leave it alone it could be fine for 80k miles or break in 8k. It’s up to you if you want peace of mind or too risk it. I change my cars timing belts/water pumps as soon as I buy and I always haggle the seller down and I usually buy cars without service history because they’re a lot cheaper without it and no warranty. I do all my own work and check the cars over well enough before negotiating a price so I come out on top once I’ve done any work needed/servicing and all belts. For me it’s worth doing the timing belt and water pump because the parts are so cheap and easy to fit, it just makes sense to me. I know it’s been done and the service is done so I know I’ve got 8k miles until the next service and about 80k until the next timing belt not that I keep the cars that long! Lol If I was you I’d just get the belts done and water pump then write down the date and mileage on the cover so you and the next owner has an idea when it was last changed!
@kw57rx8dr.93 жыл бұрын
@@Alexander_l322 Yeah so I did run it about another 25000 miles and was fine, just changed it here recently new water pump, VVT and slides, etc. it did have some slack and it was the right time to do it. I also do all of my own work, no fun on these beasties and especially considering how it can toast your engine not being done properly adds a new butt puckering dimension to it.
@Alexander_l3223 жыл бұрын
@@kw57rx8dr.9 it served you well for another 25k miles so that’s great news! Definitely caught it at the right time but if it had some slack then it probably wasn’t properly tensioned by whoever did it before, they don’t stretch and get slack they’ll just snap. Or the tensioner was starting to go which is like the belt snapping anyways lol. Yes it is a bit stressful doing the timing belt because if you do it wrong or mess up the timing then start the engine you’ll be in for a bad time, I turn the engine by hand first and check it can turn over at least 5 times and the marks line up again before I reassemble enough to start the engine, the first turn of the key is still stressing and full of anxiety but it always seems to work out just fine for me as long as I’ve triple checked everything.
@kw57rx8dr.93 жыл бұрын
@@Alexander_l322 Yes now that you mention it, I just remembered that I wanted to turn it over by hand first, Oooops! I did double check every mark on the cams, timing belt, with the camshaft alignment tool and TDC though first. That's like 5 or 6 check marks. one thing though that has never made sense to me and I can only surmise that maybe it applies to north american models or whatever is that every resource I checked said number 1 was front passengers side but I did the timing on 2 Tregs and both of them number one is front drivers side?
@jacekztelelefonu10 жыл бұрын
What about idles and pulleys, how to tell if those has been replaced?
@jdean971710 жыл бұрын
Just take the rest of the cover off and look at them that is the only way.
@coastalbeerАй бұрын
How do we petition car Manufacturers to stop putting timing belts on their cars. Timing chains last over 500,000 miles! I have a 2005 Acura MDX with 296,000 miles. We don't know how many miles are on the timing belt. It runs like new. I'm going to leave it alone. I don't plan on driving it more than 2000 miles a year. Doing a diy is a risky job. So many ways to screw it up and you need specific tools! I have AAA, so when it slips the belt or breaks, they will come to my rescue!
@djkenny12022 ай бұрын
My 01 Cabrio has 79k. Belt looks alright. I might just risk it. There’s no Records showing it done. Shop wants $1500. Includes the serpentine, cambelt seal, coolant. I just don’t think 🤔 ts worth the piece of mind.
@bertalloti6 жыл бұрын
In this day and age, surely all engines should be non interference ?
@hashdfw10 жыл бұрын
Why not just put a 14mm socket on the cam bolt & crank it by hand?
@ModMINI10 жыл бұрын
Because this is way faster and way cooler. :-)
@jazjaz23642 жыл бұрын
i agree whit your analysis. belt was not bad, but was not new. so i would change it
@dustinlewis50185 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! Always lots of helpful tips and common sense in your videos. Thanks for the tip about how long it normally takes the print to wear off.
@briansmobile15 жыл бұрын
Welcome Dustin!
@unyen32883 жыл бұрын
Legend has it that Toyota belts could last up to 300k without failure. Just replaced an original belt on a 2UZFE with 254k miles on it
@CHPImages3 жыл бұрын
Is that the GX V8? Just bought one with 204K....planning on doing TB just for peace of mind.
@unyen32883 жыл бұрын
@@CHPImages The 2UZfe is the V8 found in most Toyotas and Lexus. Sequoias, tundras, LS430s
@BPoweredLove5 жыл бұрын
The man simply misses hitting the "r" in "smarter" at the end of the video and the result is 300+ comments from people thinking they're clever in being the first one to point this out.
@fordwindsor35110 жыл бұрын
I prefer chains not belts
@jimburig70646 жыл бұрын
I prefer them as well, however, they eventually need changing too.
@anonymike82805 жыл бұрын
@fordwindsor351 The advantage of a belt however is that you can change everything on the front of the engine, belt, seals, tensioner, idler, water pump or anything else driven by the belt. But it is not always an easy job. Even on 4cvl Toyota, I went on quite learning curve before I got the deal down.
@RubbelisPro Жыл бұрын
sometimes the best thing to do is bite the bullet and get it inspected/replaced by a mechanic anyway. Couldn't find any sticker indicating it had been replaced under the hood, couldn't find it on the carfax, no way the car went 180k without a timing belt replacement before i bought it, but got it replaced anyway. Out of sight, out of mind.
@c.geezer8753 Жыл бұрын
C'mon buddy. How do I get to have a view of the timing belt??? I think the hard part is getting down inside the engine to see the timing belt. When I look in the engine bay of my 1999 Nissan Frontier I can't even tell what to start taking apart to get at the timing belt. Way to make things look simple, Brian. I don't think your glib presentation serves your audience well.
@jonathanmitchell61388 жыл бұрын
my mazda is at 300k with original timing belt. im the only owner since new. i should probably change it. :/ im so lazy
@Clearanceman28 жыл бұрын
Suspect it has a timing chain.
@fidelcatsro69488 жыл бұрын
you really should.. 300k is a lot and belts are belts..they may snap anytime..
@jonathanmitchell61388 жыл бұрын
+fidel catsro i changed it lol i got lucky
@dosmastrify8 жыл бұрын
belt may be ok, but the tensioner I would bet is counting down the days until it seizes.
@Clearanceman28 жыл бұрын
dosmastrify I just get the whole Gates kit for my Subaru if you need a belt. It comes with idlers, belt, tensioner and water pump and it's cheap. Reason being I had an idler gear that didn't make it between changes and came apart in dramatic fashion. Belt jumped three teeth, I had to put a Gates kit on the car. From now on, I'm changing everything, just getting a kit.
@shaunsavage1726 Жыл бұрын
My 93 ranger had timing belt changed at 210 thousand miles. Still ran good 760 thousand miles
@timothyball31445 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. One thing that would have been more helpful is to describe what to look for on the teeth. On the Subi, the cam gears have the guides on them, but others are open where you can see the gap between the teeth and the the cam. The other thing I look for is at the point where the root meets the side of the peak, are there signs of fraying threads? As to chains vs. belts, one advantage to the belt is that when done properly, all of the timing points are reset to factory specs. Additionally, since most water pumps are driven by the timing belt, you renew that as well as all other bearinged items. This renews all of those parts and as long as they are quality parts, the chance of them failing, is now almost nil.
@skittlebeast_0986 ай бұрын
Hola es igual para un Toyota
@Endoe.McKronic3 жыл бұрын
Or just get the carfax!!! If it has no history... then I wouldn't buy it. Just go to a dealer unless you know about cars and enjoy fixing other people's broken worn-out shit.
@xodanny29552 жыл бұрын
yikes I got my 4runner a few days ago 140k miles and the belts look fine but ill go change it next week... 1200....
@anthonyjoe91394 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this one. I was going to let mine go. Don't know how many miles it has but... It's possibly got 120000 miles. Looks so good to me, like new except the back is shiny as you say, so... Thanks for this information you have probably saved my car.
@Johny40Se7en7 ай бұрын
So is this the same for an old VVT-I Toyota engine? A glossy belt is a bad indicator all round, or do you just look at the belt for bad teeth and edge tearing?
@brianandcindy17 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Was just looking at my 01 Subaru that I just bought, and the back of the belt is glossy, so I figured it's original. Your video confirms that. 122K miles, so it is getting changed this coming week.
@tientrinh9433 жыл бұрын
What does glossy mean
@brianandcindy13 жыл бұрын
@@tientrinh943 shiny
@geodude62447 жыл бұрын
I had my belt go 150 then i totaled my car i reckon i coulda got her to 200
@121ego8 жыл бұрын
Brian: thanks for video. It's very well done and it is understandable and informative. My Forrester 02 has a sort of screw adjuster and has no cover. I know it was in a minor accident (hood, radiator, had to be replaced. Everything else works Ok though). Should I suspect there are missing covers, parts for the pulley and belts system? Thanks again.
@grumpycarlsworld8 жыл бұрын
Some good advice, fair call. However, having owned a few cars running belts, unless I have concrete evidence (sticker as supplied with new belts, or a receipt) of a reasonably recent belt change, for the sake of $40 or $50, and a couple of hours, I just change it anyway, and fit the sticker that comes with the new belt. Maybe not so practical with some more difficult to work on cars, but G16A Suzukis and 4G15 Mitsubishis are a piece of cake.
@c.geezer8753 Жыл бұрын
What in the hell???? Licensed mechanics here in Lincoln, NE want $1,000.00 to change the belt and water pump on my 1999 Nissan Frontier.
@dnlmachine42879 жыл бұрын
This might be a pain, but when considering a vehicle purchase...consider a few things: 1) Timing belt vs timing chain. Chains last longer, and even better - dual roller chains are extremely durable. Yes, a timing chain kit is more costly, but the longevity is well worth it. 2) Interference vs non-interference engine. I built a 2002 Mazda Protege 5 with my niece for her specifically because its cheap, full of options, parts everywhere, and has a non-interference engine. If the timing chain/belt malfunctions on a non-interference engine...you do not have to worry about the pistons and valves smashing each other to bits. Stay gold.
@FreedomofSpeech8652 жыл бұрын
Thank you, shopping for a car for my daughter and researching all of this because I know very little about cars
@stevechavez58823 жыл бұрын
Mine still has marks with arrows left crank and crank marks .but crank arrow is pointing in wrong direction .new or old please help.please
@hafenkinoblog4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Very helpful!👍
@joelbloomquist8 ай бұрын
i have a vehicle with 32,000miles on it; what is the AGE limit for a timing belt?
@belindawebb7918 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting that 😀😀 I found it to be informative, direct and straight to the point (no yada yada yada) 👍👍👍👍👍
@zoomzabba45210 жыл бұрын
Surprised you didn't reference a timing belt/idler pulley video. Still a helpful trick.
@mitsuevo8mr4 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you? Great video!! I just purchased a 2001 mitsubishi montero limited 4x4 with 152000 miles! The previous and only owner stated the timing belt and water pump was replaced! The water pump looks new and the timing belt have clear white print with Dayco brand and some numbers! Does that mean the timing belt was replaced like he said?Thanks in advance!!
@briansmobile14 жыл бұрын
Likely so. Yes.
@mitsuevo8mr4 жыл бұрын
briansmobile1 thanks!!
@lgroves336 Жыл бұрын
If in doubt , just replace it. WHY ever take a chance?
@rhw1114 жыл бұрын
Clear concise very useful information, thanks
@danmyself53415 жыл бұрын
best timing belt clue test I've ever seen
@ThinkEagle73 жыл бұрын
Not helpful for MDX owners since you can't see the belt.
@ojaichuck6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I needed that information. I have to check mine.
@briansmobile16 жыл бұрын
Welcome Charles!
@zeez90533 жыл бұрын
What does he mean the print ?does he mean the writing that was on the outside of belt ?
@namenotshown92774 ай бұрын
`take the sparkplugs out would be even smoother
@mobiledetail4you10 жыл бұрын
As usual great video! Your the man. I buy lots of used cars and It's always a crap shoot whether or not to change the TB. This is a great way to have a better idea. Thanks!
@tientrinh9433 жыл бұрын
I dont understand what he means about the back being glossy
@ryanfay15 жыл бұрын
My Contitech belt print is gone, only about 25-30k on it.
@Riknos5 жыл бұрын
exactly, this test is pretty useless
@efrensaclolo70215 жыл бұрын
I did that test at 105k on my 2000 Honda accord, l found out it still like brand new. So I waited for another 105k miles and did checked the belt,It still look the same like new so I will wait until my odometer reading is315k miles.It has a unitta brand timing belt from Japan.I think those timing belt will last to 300k miles before changing.I am the original owner of this car.I gave this to my son and I do all maintenance and experimenting on it.
@efrensaclolo70215 жыл бұрын
@Suzukisan Honda timing belt will last up to 300,000 miles before replacing.Iam on my 200,000 miles mark now on the 2nd timing belt that I replaced on October of 2004. Until now it is still in good condition.Unitta is the brand from Japan.Don't waste 600 to 1000 dollars changing timing belt.That is a big money maker of the dealership.
@frankw88765 жыл бұрын
We got couple of new Vtech Acuras. Both got stolen, no need to worry about belt change.
@paullewis16373 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a lot if guesswork involved here mate
@topfell8277 Жыл бұрын
Replace anyway start off fresh every 60k
@SpirosTv8 жыл бұрын
i replaced my timing belt a month ego and is still sounds ther dose anyone know what it maybe be ? i have a vw golf 5
@JJ-kj6dp8 жыл бұрын
Ya it's a VW
@robertparker819610 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Brian, I always change them after I buy a car, although my last three have had chain drive.
@mvnorsel6354 Жыл бұрын
The belt maybe fine but the tensioner stuffed .
@spelunkerd2 жыл бұрын
I did a timing belt for a friend today, in a Honda Accord with 204,000 km. There was not one witness mark anywhere, no marks on the belt or timing marks, no missing fasteners, and the Honda crank bolt was pristine. As far as I can tell, parts seem to be OEM. After I was done it looks very different, and specifically that crank bolt is now experienced, in a Jimmy Hendrix kind of way.
@matt7iron2 жыл бұрын
Hey bub i got a yr 2000 accord with 101,000 miles the timing belt was done in 2004 when it had 42,000 miles so now its 61,000 miles into it, should i roll the Dice and go another 20,000 miles.
@spelunkerd2 жыл бұрын
@@matt7iron That's a good question. My instinct is to respect miles over age, but I have no idea whether that is right in really old vehicles. I would probably do it now. The ASIN belt kit I got at Rock Auto was excellent.
@thesetruths14042 жыл бұрын
Hi. I've got an unmodified 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, 164,000 miles, 3.3L V6, 5 speed automatic transmission. Owned by an elderly couple...treated well. Runs smoothly. 10w-30 oil/filter is new and full. Same with transmission fluid. When it's first started it knocks or loudly rattles for 3 seconds. Then it stops. Once warm it will only do the startup rattle about 50% of the time. Exact same noise returns from about 1,800 to 3,200 RPM and then stops. Also, the noise quiets and sometimes disappears between 1,800 - 3,200 RPM if I let off of the accelerator and coast. It also will not do it sometimes if I'm going up a steep hill slowly with the RPMs are in that midrange, under the hill's load. The noise increases in speed and loudness with increasing RPMs. It sounds like 1 or maybe 2 cylinders of the 6, to me. The main bearings and rod bearings were changed. Looked good, some rod bearing wear on a couple but not serious. No rod or crank shaft slop was noted before or after replacement. Made no difference in the noise. The crank was NOT sanded/polished. It throws a P1400 code for EGRC Solenoid Valve error. I don't notice any idling or power issues though. It returns within a few minutes after clearing the code. Could this cause a knocking noise at certain times like I have? It runs smooth cold and hot. I've narrowed it down to 5 things based on its part time occurrence: 1. Flex plate? 2. Timing belt tensioner failing (unknown when last changed)? 3. Torque converter? 4. Hydraulic lifters? 5. EGRC Solenoid Valve? I have two short videos I recorded it and can share if you want to hear it. Thanks!
@davidperry40133 жыл бұрын
In older Toyotas with a V6 or V8 engine, they use a timing belt. On both the 1mz and 1uz engines if the belt breaks it's not a huge loss just realign the timing marks and replace the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, and idler pulleys. On a 3mz-fe if it breaks it will suffer moderate damage in worse cases, the mechanic will either fix the engine or sell you a remanufactured engine with the core charge fully refunded.
@All2Skitzd7 жыл бұрын
One way you can sometimes tell if it has been done is to go to Carfax.com and click the thing that says already have a car and you can sign up easy using facebook then add your car by the plate number or vin number and it will tell you what service has been done to your car. Some cars will have more listed then others depending on the shops that have worked on it. Some will tell you when the windshield washer blades and when it got a car wash and oil changes and others wont have hardly anything listed but i recommend checking it out, its free
@unlimitedpotential80737 жыл бұрын
This is a great service. If only every shop used it. It even allows one to enter DIY services... certainly boosts resale value
@NeverTalkToCops16 жыл бұрын
+all No, Carfax does not report timing belt replacement, they report that "service" was performed at a particular time/mileage interval. Think it through as to why the don't report this.
@thomasraymond93184 жыл бұрын
I just bought a nice condition 99 Toyota solar a for 3150 tax registration included v6 engine 170000 miles do You think the timing belt has been changed ever?Thank You for Your informational video Sincerely Thomas Raymond Fresno California.
@buddytom867 Жыл бұрын
I got a golf mk4 where the timing belt was changed in 2018 but the car as only done about 4000 miles Vw state the belt needs to be done every 4 years or I think over 70 thousand miles the belt still looks kind of new and a original Vw belt and water pump was used in 2018 what’s your thoughts on this situation
@DenisMorissetteJFK7 жыл бұрын
Would you change only the timing belt or the whole kit including the water pump?
@CC-xs1hh6 жыл бұрын
good instructional video, ..just got a 94 accord with 97k , if it is original timing belt, being 24 years old, I'm worried it could be cracked up, I'm just going to have to check it out, I like your patience while doing and recording a repair. do you have a video on rr for accord?, thanks
@梁至宏 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, I checked my belt immediately and found the same fine lines as the belt in the video. But it's printed clearly. Are fine lines like the one in the 2:09 video normal? Is the belt in the video already used about 50,000 miles? Thanks
@carlovincetti45383 жыл бұрын
That is not a signal wire it is an ignition wire.
@scottfirman7 жыл бұрын
I could see the subaru brand on my belt so I know that it was changed at its schedualed time. I can also see the alignment marks which also told me that the belt wasnt that old. Like you said,they get really shiney andvyou will no loner be able to read the manufactering lable or marks. I always use a paint pen and write on the timing belt inspection cover the date it was changed. People like buting my cars because I aways write dates of things I did right up front on the fran shroud. When I did antifeeze changes, headlight change,water pump replacement. Always do the battery date too,right on the battery cover.
@CHARLYNNE123 Жыл бұрын
How do u diagnosis without that gadget?
@fernassi8 жыл бұрын
i have a mitsubishi eclipse v6, year 2000, 119,000 miles on it, i folow your tutorial and i note that dont have white stripes or marks, the teeths looks good, light glosy, and the print information still light look, how many miles on it do you might think the belt have, and when do you recommend me to change it, thanks a lot this videos really help us to save money and time.
@zmoorer3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1999 Pathfinder and the timing belt was replaced 37K miles ago. But it was done 13 years ago. The owner's manual only states to replace it every 105K miles. Is the age an issue?
@kanor82333 жыл бұрын
Damn you good with that called 🙂
@GEMC988 жыл бұрын
Does a Factory Belt has this markings? I´ve bought a 98 Legacy and dont have any Service History about it. I see some White Paint on the Marks, but it seems like the Headgasket on the Driver´s Side has been done lately and they put them on to put the Engine in Time. It is a original Subaru Belt, but it could be done at a Subaru Dealer. Belt looks ok, No teeth missing or Gloss. Car has around 265000km (164000 Miles) on it. I Will change the Belt just like every Fluid on this Vehicle.