In general, a
Rubber Timing Belt last for a long period of time. However, over a certain period of time, you need to get it replaced. This leads us to the question - "How will I know that my car needs a replacement?" There are certain symptoms that will tell you that you need to get one done for your car. These are actually very easy to recognize. Let's take a look at them.
Difficult Ignition: Most cars that have a good mileage suffer from ignition problems when their belt gets damaged. Oftentimes, the car won't start quickly and you need to hold the key for a long time to start your vehicle.
Keeping the timed motion of a car is important. Failing to do so will result to a collision between other car parts, such as the valves, cylinder head, cylinder walls and pistons. The belt, then, was made to prevent such incident from happening. The belt syncs the mechanism of the engine every time the car is in motion. It rests on two crankshaft pulleys and each of these contain a timing mark. It is important that these marks are arranged according to the timing specifications of the car. The pulleys are then toothed to prevent the belt from slipping off or sliding around the pulleys. These are all commonly preserved movements that help in the successful running of the car.
Your
V Belt Company is made of rubber and reinforced with fiberglass. After continuous use over tens of thousands of miles, it suffers wear and tear. The rubber begins to degrade from heat stress, age, and the breakdown of the various chemicals used to manufacture it. It eventually loses its integrity, which can cause it to snap or slip a notch. Both circumstances can lead to extensive engine damage.