How to Tell if Your Car Needs a New Timing Belt
Timing belt. How to check timing belt in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to replace a timing belt. How to tell if your car needs a new timing belt and how to replace it correctly. Timing belt inspection, removal and repair. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 49 years.
🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend:
www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer
❗️Check out the Scotty store:
goo.gl/RwhRGU
👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics:
goo.gl/ohy2cA
If you liked this video, consider subscribing and press the bell Icon to get updated on the latest videos every week.
And remember, every day (7 days a week), I upload a new video on the Scotty Kilmer Channel: / scottykilmer
Also, if you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show, every Thursday afternoon at 1 CST and Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZhead. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at: • Video
Scotty Kilmer is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program.
#savagescotty
🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA
Hi Scott, Did I miss that you did not change out the water pump too? I have been told that if the water pump seizes up the belt will burn and break causing the valves to bend. Since all the works putting into changing out the timing belt. Is it better to change out water pump too? I am getting ready to change out the timing belt kit for my 2002 Honda Odyssey. This is my first time so your video helps a lot but you always make it look so easy. :)
Thanks for the reply. Your videos are always great, lots of help. Thanks again
Scotty Kilmer. Was that a bonneville?
Scotty Kilmer, this is the very reason why vehicles employing timing chains are superior to the aforementioned entity.
Scotty Kilmer, always fun and informative.
Scotty. I’m 63. Wrenching all my life. I opened a shop at 58. Just wanted to say I watch your videos along with several other guys. Yours are short sweet to the point. Well done
If you're an actual mechanic scotty will make you cringe. Even with 50years experience he doesn't have a lift :D
If you are a mechanic. You would know Scotty is full of crap and gives more bad advice then good. He gives his opinions as facts which are out of date and very biased. By the way I am a mechanic of almost 30 years trained in a several different brands including high end luxury cars.
@@thelostshadowofhanzo i'd honestly like to hear your examples of what you think he is full of crap, biased and outdated about
@@YungSteambuns the fact you don't know says to me you knowledge of automotive diagnostic and repair is limited. He is full of crap when it comes to diagnosing anything that is not obvious and simple. He is out dated on his views on modern vehicles and their reliability for example German made vehicles. He is biased that in his view a 1994 Toyota Calica is the pinical of automotive design, function and mechanical reliability. I have seen Scotty break things either no realise it or not care doing stipid things that anybody who has worked in the automotive field would know is going to cause damage. Also I have seen Scotty misdiagnose problems numerous times and then claim the vehicle can not be fixed. In fact if I watch any of Scotty Kilmer's repair videos, I garentee I can rip it apart on the numerous things he gets wrong, misses and the false information and over exaggerating he does. I have even caught him over charging customers and replacing parts that are not even faulty. I can point you to a few channels that have made videos about how poor of a mechanic Scotty Kilmer is, if you would like to see what I mean. I found them when I was searching to see if people were onto the fact Scotty Kilmer is as bad as I can see and know he is.
@@thelostshadowofhanzo First off i never tried to come across as anything, you immediately go after me personally... which has nothing to do with my question, I was literally curious on your perspective lmao 2nd, just so you know my understanding, I did go to school for automotive and yes extensive work from diagnosing electrical problems, suspension, drivetrain, rebuilds, custom etc. I've fixed up cars to sell on the side for the last 10yrs. Now from surface level observation your personality seems to be based around a mitsubishi delica which doesn't say much about your outdated appreciation for cars. Back to your point of scotty and its very simple, he is a youtube personality who is old af, his running gag is the celica, also it sets a baseline for comparing cars which I don't see a problem with at all. Sure he might break stuff, sure he might over charged (didn't know he charged in his videos) but his videos are better then nothing and at least he doesnt edit it out. Dont forget he lived in a part of Texas that cars are nice to work on with minimum rust.
He's like the mad scientist of mechanics. Very informative to watch as well.
No Doubt, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
Very informative until you attempt any of these jobs. These are more of heads ups to what kinda stuff you'll be doing, youd get totally lost if you tried to do a job based on a scotty video. Still a great mechanic, and great youtuber. But I'd never recommend going out and trying to replace an engine after watching his 3 min video
@@MasterBeighter his vids are just too brief
I’m sure this vid isn’t intended as a step by step guide. More just general information.
“Then start her up & see what happens.” That is so accurate.. 😂
see what happens... BOOOOOOOM!!!!!
@@phaeniusyep that’s me! 😂
Scotty, you and all those other good car mechanics out there, amaze me. I am not mechanically minded, so it's all Greek to me. Thank you to all the honest, hard working mechanics that keep us going down the road.
Thank you Scotty I'm not a licensed mechanic but I've always have been a car fanatic I do my own work and I know my way around cars but when I see your videos and the knowledge you have to share I am greatful I always learn a better way to get something accomplished by your videos keep them coming I am grateful from one gear head to another God bless you and may I never quit learning you are the best in my book
My mechanic charged me 4 hours of labour for replacing timing belt and Scotty did it under 3 mins. LOL
To be fair, some cars have very easy access to replace things. There cara lime BMW where you have to literally lift the engine out.
My lexus calls for 6 hours in the book. Cost about a 900$ for the dealership to do it. Took me a whole day but I did it myself for 200$ in parts
This is not a 3 min job. It takes 6 to 7 hrs.. some timing belt is I inside the engine.
@@FastSloW-qt8xf I did mine in six hours for my RX330 when I noticed my water pump leaking. So I changed the belt as well and it was a blessing. Now my car is as good as new
3 minutes edited down time. Probably at least two hours actual time.
It's nice to see someone with so much experience and honesty showing that you can use paint to replace a timing belt.
Two very simple things need to be added: Disconnect the battery ; always rotate the crankshaft pulley a few times and verify the belt alignment and tension.
Important tip: ALWAYS crank the engine by hand at least two turns after replacing your belt, to check if your marks still line up. If you run the engine and you didn't install the tensioner correctly, things are gonna be expensive. Don't save time, be save! When i replaced my first belt (before I became a mechanic) I cranked it by hand and the marks didn't line up. If I had started the car, I would have needed a new engine.
My mechanic says I need my timing belt replaced on my 97 Celica. $1,000 was the quote, but damn - Scotty didn't. make it look like it was all that difficult... Thoughts?
@@dabearcubdepends on car. The engine in video has tons of room to work. Some cars are much harder. Some you need to basically remove the engine to do it. Lots of labour
@@blake343 Yeah, I ended up paying my mechanic to do it. $900...in today's crazy economy, and being that I trust the guy, I'm happy with the job he did, even if it was pricey. I'm not tech savvy enough to do this kind of job.
@@dabearcub bruh, i need to replace it on my golf, they quoted me $2000 for it... you lucky with your $900.
@@geoffrey6000 oof…hang in there brother…
Scotty is a God send, Helping me out a few times now. He makes good clear videos that explain problems and make sense to anyone and answers real car questions. Not some over complicated technical jargon with a close up of some part of an engine. Thanks scotty
Rev up your*timing belt breaks*
mleindek lol 😂 I die every time
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
Way funnier than it should be
😂😂😂
He makes it look so easy...
Ryan Gehret boi
Ryan Gehret that's because it is. Anyone with hands eyes ears and a brain can do mechanic work dont be afraid bro ☺
adnan ad guess you know nothing about Texas heat.
I've changed gearbox on my car and while i was there i've replaced the clutch assembly also timing belt and alternator belt it was way easier than when i had to replace the heater core so...
Dimitri Andreou heater core is a b*****. Gotta take out the dash. =(
Scotty you are the Clint Eastwood of auto repair videos- you act, direct and produce high quality vids! Outstanding work, looking forward to the day KZhead awards Oscars!
Eric the car guy on podcasts will bore you to death. Can be a blabber mouth and go on tangents with one question. His regular videos are great though. Scotty bangs questions out one two three----next.
TRX VLOGGER -- I sub to their channels also. And must say not taking anything from the 3 of them. They all are good, 3 good mechanics people. I would let any of the 3 work on my ride. Lots of knowledge and know how between the trio !
TRX this channel is obviously catered to people who are more mechanically inclined. Once you are confident with taking stuff apart and putting it back together it's really all the same stuff. Mechanics don't go to ETCG and watch a huge episode to figure out how to do something, they start removing stuff that they see is in the way. Not to take anything away from ETCG, he makes videos for people who aren't confident and that's totally okay too. Not everyone is a born mechanic.
orbits2 I swear Eric the Car guy is fried off his ass on opiates half the episodes, that or he's a pot head, sure knows how to talk in circles endlessly
TRX VLOGGER...if you have basic mechanical knowledge, know the difference between a Phillips/ Flathead, combination wrench/adjustable wrench, then Scotty's videos on basic maintenance are fine.
We definitely need more honest people like you in this world God bless you Sir .
Remove spark plugs to allow easy turming of timing belt by hand from crank pulley. Always turn timing belt in direction of rotation. Before timing belt removal, its advisable to look for timing marks on the cam/crank toothed gears. Either a slot or drilled circle. Should be alignment marks on front of engine. Cam gear alignment mark on engine usually at 12 o'clock position. Crank gear alignment mark usually at 12 o'clock position, but can vary. Example 2 or 4 o'clock position. Turn motor till cam/crank toothed gear timing marks are aligned with timing marks on front of engine. Cylinder number 1 T.D.C. = top dead center. Some engines, timing mark is located on the timing cover instead of engine, set up timing before you remove the timing cover. Otherwise use a marking pen. Also check your cam/crank seals for oil leaks, replace if necessary. Check your timing belt "tensioner" bearing by holding the center with 2 fingers & spinning the bearing with other hand. There's a "whurring" noise, replace tensioner bearing. Means grease has lost its ability to protect the bearing, should be no noise. Do a comparison between new & old bearing to get an idea. Some engines have an additional bearing called an "idler" bearing. Check the idler as well, replace as necessary. There are different configuration engines. S.O.H.C. = 1 toothed cam gear engine, D.O.H.C. = 2 toothed cam gear engine, QUAD CAM = 4 tooth cam gears found in V6 & V8 engines. Their a little tricky to work on. It's advisable to use cam gear locking tools, stop toothed cam gears moving whilst replacing timing belt. It's important to note, there are various types of timing belt tensioners. - no spring assistance - external spring assistance - internal spring assistance - hydraulic pressurised piston usually found on V6 & V8. Timing set up is critical, otherwise, internal damage, piston bends valves on interference fit engine. (Means cylinder head off job). If non interference fit engine, engine wont idle properly. After timing belt installation, turn timing belt one or two revolutions by hand from crank pulley to confirm cam & crank toothed gears are correctly aligned to timing marks on engine. Important information in reference replacement of cam & or crank oil seals because of leakage. Some late model engines dont have cam & or crank toothed gear T.D.C. machined locator or woodruff key. It is critical to use locking tools to lock cam & or crank shafts before toothed gear removal. Otherwise will result in either engine damage or motor will not run properly. Research your engine belt replacement before attempting if possible.
Yep
This video didn't explain "How to Tell if Your Car Needs a New Timing Belt". He just says if it's 10 years old or older or over 80k miles,it should be changed. This is more of a scheduled timing belt "how to remove and replace" video,than a diagnoses video.
YUP - exactly. LOl if you do not change it when you are inspecting it then you just put it all back together with the same belt in it, but why? why not change it so you don't chance it breaking and ruining you whole motor, you can get a time belt on ebay for dirty ass cheap and free bee shipping. :0) how do you tell? look for cracks, any sort of wear, if it;s brittle anywhere, if it has oil on it then definitely get the whole kit because that means you have seals out and oils leaking on the belt and has already deteriorated it at the very least "SOME" . its like money really, just do it and peace of mind is yours.
Larry Leisuresuit you look at the condition of your external drive belt provided it’s original also. If no problems no cracking etc, your timing belt should and in most cases 90% of the time is in just as good of condition
But you just got the answer... every 80k miles replace the timing belt..period.
, The Time belt on some vehicles though , inside the timing belt cover, also powers the water pump and Oil. if a seal goes out inside the time belt cover and you cannot see that happen - you belt can be contaminated and you would be oblivious since you are just checking out your alternator belt or whatever for reference. whatever your preference is i guess, me, personally, after having to have to tell the person that owns the car i am working on that it would be cheaper just to go to the u pullit yard and pick a different engine because when the timing belt broke the engine ate it self all up with interference. i just change it. LOL You can take the belt out out after 60K or 80K looking fine and dandy, hold it right up to the new one and SEE that the old one is stretched. I mean it could be 1 or 2 teeth off stretched length.
he clearly says if its bad the pistons will tear up the engine....look how grooved the new timing belt is and compare it to yours.
I've had two replacement coolant pumps. Both times, the shop replaced the timing belts as part of the servicing. It's good peace of mind to have this taken care of.
Yeah I just pulled my oil cap off the other day on my 2009 ford fusion sel ...and yes timing chain all day lol! I'm happy like you said Scotty as long as you keep it oiled and maintained it'll last!
You seem like the kind of guy/friend/neighbor that people would ask you to look at their car for something simple and it turns out to be not so simple, but not that hard to fix, either. You'll offer to fix it for free and they'll take you up on it, knowing that they're going to pay you anyway, whether you know it or not. They'll end up paying you even more than what a garage mechanic would charge just because you're so loved, entertaining and knowledgeable. I have a friend who's just like you and on occasion, fixes cars and does small home repairs for friends, even though that's not his trade. People reward him greatly, against his wishes, because he's so loved and respected. Scotty, we need more people like you and my friend in the world. It would be a much better place. Thank you, sir, for your videos and the time that you've put into them to share them with us. Much respect, sir. Robert
This is my favorite channel I was actually going to ask this question but haven't got around to it. I'm upset it took all day to get time to watch the video. Thanks Scotty keep the videos coming.
"Then start it up and see what happens." - LOL.
After taking out everything 😂😂 🙂
Lmao 😂😂
Haha yeah Loud metalliic knocking sounds and dissapointment
I learn more watching youtube videos than years of studying in College, LOL
And way less expensive
🤣🤣🤣
Nice video, but you might have mentioned that on quite a few cars it's really difficult due to lack of space to remove the timing cover bolts and tensioner. And getting the belt timing right can be difficult. Don't ask me how I learned this!
I got extremely lucky with a broken timing belt on an interference engine once - 1984 Honda Accord, the belt broke when I was driving home from the store one afternoon. Cranked multiple times, there was clearly no compression. Had it towed to a shop who told me the belt had broken, and that severe engine damage was likely since it was an interference engine. I gave them the go-ahead to try putting on another belt and running it. They put a new belt and tensioner on there and it started right up and ran like normal. No bent valves or damaged pistons or anything. Mechanic says I was very, very lucky. I still drive that car to this day (and I watch the timing belt like a hawk). Perhaps the fact that I was already slowing down for a red light when the timing belt initially broke (plus everyone says I drive like a granny) may have saved the engine from damage....
First Last It must have happened on your birthday 🎂
First Last or you may buy a car that has timing chain at the first place.
First Last yup, same here on a different Honda product, a 1988 civic. it took way longer than 2 hours though, but I'm slow... The belt broke when I was sitting down the motor. the belt was very old with 50K miles.
The speed wouldn't matter, the pistons and all the good stuff are still moving. You just got lucky.
First Last its a honda
Love that hyundai/kia beta engine. Incredibly reliable, and easy to work on. We have a customer with a soul with that engine and it went 400,000 miles
There's no one like Scotty ! A one of a kind ! Honest to the point person !
I will never forgot I had a 2012 Volvo t5 s60 was driving on the highway and the timing belt absolutely destroyed my engine and I was in the middle lane of the highway had to learn the hard way about the timing belt unfortunately but it’s a lesson learned glad Scotty is educating people out there.
Rename the title to: "How to change the timing belt in less than 3 minutes"
Haha yes indeed. I was looking for how to tell WITHOUT taking everything apart
He skips stuff, like tensioner, which side has the slack, etc.
This man is an actual life saver
Having this man exist during this time is incredible. Heaven Sent!
wow he actually knows the difference between a worn belt vs a broken belt unlike 90% of the other videos on youtube. well done scotty
From everything I've heard and experienced, it seems that the pulleys, tensioners, and water pump bearings are every bit as much of a threat to an interference engine as the belt itself. As Scotty pointed out in another video, even the Ford 3.5 V6 with a timing chain has a water pump holding it taught that can fail in various ways that can destroy the engine. It really pays to know all the parts that affect the timing belt or chain and be especially suspicious of self-lubricating pulleys, water pumps, and hydraulic tensioners.
I think water pump failure will just leak radiator fluid onto the ground.
ran our Kia Sedona up to 130k miles before I changed the belt & amazingly it still looked brand new. factor belts are best, don't go with aftermarket or you may be needing a new engine.
Thanks, Scotty. I learn something every time I watch a video of yours.
i just came back from the repair shop and had a new timing belt installed on my 2003 Tiburon GTV6 because this informative video convinced me to! I made it 17 years on the original belt!
Really love your how to's Mr. Kilmer! Respect from Holland and Surinam!
the John Lennon of auto repairs
Imagine all the people.... ...Knowing how do repairs....
You are so good at what you do Scotty. Love these videos.
Love watching Scotty’s videos he makes it look so easy ‼️😂😂
Scotty is always entertaining, but the one-minute timing belt job is one of the craziest and funniest videos to be found on YT. Serious, detailed timing belt videos on YT by other good mechanics last over an hour with the job being broken down into two or three separate videos. Videos on how to change the belt on my Honda Accord 3.0L V6 feature the mechanics blocking off a couple of days for swearing, going to buy new tools, more cussing, drinking a beer, going to find even more tools, more cussing, and then finally they VERY RELUCTANTLY start the engine . . . all the while not really trusting that the engine will survive the first start up after the job is done. I suppose that's why I pay the Honda dealer $1,000 for a timing belt job.
Awesome. You nailed it! Brief, great content, even entertaining. First time viewer, will defintely watch more of you!
Thanks for the support!
Don't alway agree with Scotty but he is the gold standard of KZhead. Quick, good precise editing, clear and to the point.
Scotty sure has this KZhead thing down perfect. No boring content no talking too much not to long so you do t lose interest. He is one of the best youtubers. If I had a KZhead chance I would modeling after his.
I like your channel. I may not be able to fix it, but at least I know what to look for if someone's trying to rip me off.
if I lived in the states I would go to scotty kilmer. for sure. I can fix a timing belt almost with my eyes closed.
nihonkokusai I'm not sure if you comprehend how big the united states is
+David Robinson That's one thing that a surprising amount of foreigners don't...
When changing the timing belt, it is a good idea to change the water pump as well. I like the metal chain or gears instead. Also good idea to change the idler pulley as well.
yes. don't want to be charged 2 times.
That's what I love about my 1989 Ford Ranger it too has the non interference 2.3 four cylinder engine it literally takes about an hour to change the timing belt 281000 plus miles still going strong awesome video
this man is a national treasure. teaching us non car savvy folk the truth. I thank you.
Very important to mark the position with the paint BEFORE you remove the old belt. The cam(s) will likely turn a little bit once the belt is removed due to the valve springs pushing on them. On a DOHC engine, it can be a little tricky getting everything to line up while getting the new belt on.
there should be timing marks already present on the gears and belt as well
Scotty is the car repair king!
Then where's the answer?
Hey scotty I have a question. I have a 2000 kia spectra and I was wondering how in depth of a repair changing the timing belt would be to do. Would it be easy enough to do at home or would it be smarter just to take it somewhere to get it done?
Great Advice scotty. I have been in the timing belt industry for 15years i would recommend changing every 5 years considering we scrap any stock that has been on the shop shelf for four years as every timing belt with every company only has a 5 year shelf life and thats unused and out of the elements
I changed the timing belt of my beloved tercel 99. it has a non interference engine. when i removed it i feel sad to throw it away. it looked brand new. it was a Toyota original one but i couldnt find it here so i put a continental one
I spent a month waiting for the gates timing belt kit, I installed it on Friday & wrecked the car on Monday.
Lol
Ouch, what are you driving now? Wish u the best
When I was 19, my mother bought 4 new tires ($600) on a Saturday at 3 pm. At 9 pm that evening, I totaled her car.
What happened Tony did the belt come off or was the tensioner installed improperly ,stuff happens,,,, what engine was it ,tell us as its good to know as stuff can happen to anybody like damaging an engine
@@johnnoonan5802 I installed the timing belt correctly my problem was I crashed the car haha
Thanks Scotty, I just purchased a 2020 (6 speed manual transmission) Toyota Corolla. This video made me Google what I have and it looks like I have a timing chain. Love your videos, keep up the good work.
Thank you Scottie! A mechanic told me the next big job I needed to do was a timing belt change. Not knowing anything about that I did some research and watched this video. Turns out I have a Variable Valve Timing Engine on my Highlander!! So not need to change it! They were gonna charge me for nothing!!
you got to buy good qualitytiming belt kits from well known manufacturers, my friends cheap hydraulic belt tensioner leaked all its grease out and there was some nice holes in the top of the pistons.
I had a 1994 Audi which had the tensioner fail, yup very expensive lesson learned!
Thanks Scotty,
I have a 2005 sprtage. I was going to wait for it to break. Gonna go ahead and change it now. Thanks Scotty. You saved my car!
This makes me appreciate Honda engines so much. Honda engines have a tool that inserts into the crankshaft pulley that prevents the engine from rotating while you are tightening or loosening the crankshaft pulley bolt. The socket size for the crankshaft pulley bolt is the same as for the lug nuts on my Honda for some weird reason too.
Great videos. Aside, i love how you roll up i a red Mustang and leave on a motorcycle. lol
Tip for changing the belt : cut the belt in the centre all the way around so that the width is halved . Take off the outside half and leave the other half on so that it's still keeping everything lined up. Slide the new belt in half way , cut the old half and push the new belt in fully
Good advice but you can just buy locks you can bolt on which comes in handy on DOCH or even Quad cam motors. It works wonders on older Audi cars and changing the timing belt on them is a PITA.
And how do you suggest to slide the belt on with the tensioners are applied? You must get them loosened. That will misalign the crank to cam position unless you are at the marks or are using proper cam aligning tools for the engine.
Blitz JDM thats a good idea bro, never thought of that one
Can't do it if you're changing the water pump, which you should do during a timing belt service
Here's an actual tip - Get the locking pins for the cam and the crank, and if your really paranoid, get the locking pin for the fly wheel as well
Sure is nice when Scotty really gets into Schoolin' We love you man.
One of the best content producers on KZhead, thanks for the videos.
I wish I had a teacher like you! My teacher is lazy we always do things on our own, or go on ALLDATA lol
chino Zambada best way to learn diy
chino Zambada b
I forgot how to use all data. And also every shop seems to have a diff version of all data so it's diff to use everywhere
I never changed spark plugs or timing belt on a 2008 Hyundai Tuscon. Belt finally snapped at 320k. It was used frequently for long distance driving. Why was it able to last for so long? Everywhere I read online people say to change it...but in my experience I was fine.
You answered your own question. Long distance driving presumably mostly on the highway, this is very low stress mileage for your engine and puts the least amount of wear on its components. 1 miles in the city is worth 10 on the highway. In theory you don't need to replace the timing chain however usually you would at some point for peace of mind and there can be signs its on its way out to like strange sounds coming from the chain or the engine, engine knock, lacking in power and struggling to start up. In the future you need to inspect your chain more often. As for Spark plugs replace as and when they break its obvious when they stop working because you get cylinder misfire and just replace all of them.
Notice Scotty has no need to convince watchers with a 10 to fifteen minute video with no nonsense approach. You are a legend where only a few is at your level.
Really useful and informative video Scotty. Thank you for your help and time! NoAxe
My mechanic told me to change it every 60K miles. I've done and I've never had any problems and my car is up to 201,000 miles!
Cesar E Quevedo do u mean to say u never changed timing belt?
No, he changed the timing belt at 60 k miles.
last from the "timing kit" (belt, tensioner and accessories driven like water pump...) is VERY different for each engine: in Europe some engines did the belts last only 5 years 80 000km, for some others last the belt reliably 10 years and/or 240000km
Maybe you want to try changing the timing belt every 6k instead of 60k 😁
@@anthonylee9989 That would be unnecessary, unwise and expensive! For instance, to change a timing belt in the car I currently drive is about $400 US dollars. Why do that every 6K miles when most smart mechanics w/experience and websites who specialized on car maintenance advise to do it every 60K?!?!
I also recommend marking the belt and transferring those marks to the new belt. That way you will be 100 percent sure that you didn't skip a tooth by mistake.
THIS!
Your comment shows just how ignorant you are. Lol.
Mazda miata 1996. Go to TheCarPassionChannel on youtube. There is a video for miatas timing belt. Very well done. Step by step. Hd quality.
I have. That's why I made those recommendations.
I clearly stated that I have, but I will say it again and more in depth just for you. I have changed a timing belt. Lol. And like I said in my original statement, it is a recommendation that you mark the belt. I never said it had to be done. Besides, it doesn't matter that the video didn't mention anything about marking the belt. That is irrelevant to my recommendation. Lol. But once again, it's a recommendation. Your original statement is not only ignorant, but it is full of nonsense and I'm glad you are done because it is useless. Haha.
If i ever got stranded on a desert island & could bring somebody with me, I’d bring Scotty. He’d talk the coconuts off a tree.
While you're at it I would recommend testing all of the belt rollers for looseness and wear, discarding any that wobble or squeak when spun by hand or if there is any noticeable binding in the bearings. I would also recheck the belt tension after 1K to 1.5K miles to compensate for the initial stretch on a new belt. Additionally, if the engine frequently sees high revs I would replace the belt at a shortened interval, especially on an interference engine. If the engine is getting to higher mileage at this time I would consider replacing the water pump, if it's easily accessible.
The cost of having the car towed as a result of a belt failure would help pay for preventative maintenance
You can do that yourself aswell
2001 Audi TT only 50k miles. Belt failure = cost of towing a totaled car to a junk yard and buying a new car. Regardless of the low miles that rubber belt was made over 18 years ago. 1984 Jeep CJ7, after the frame rusts to pieces that chain will still be fine.
the way scotty did it, I'm sure we could all do this in about 5 minutes :)
Love you Scotty! Your the man!
Wow. I have the same vehicle and just did mine along with the water pump and idler pulleys last week. 👍
The image stabilization of the camera used for this video is insane! Talk about a jello-effect galore. Lolz.
That is one scary situation, knowing if that belt breaks your engine is done.
@@sleepykyokoxoxo I've seen cars where the engine must be lifted out to replace timing belts let alone chains its madness.
Had mine break after the crank pulley separated from its rubber mount. Ate through the timing cover and just like that the valves bent and left me stranded. Put on new cylinder heads, tensioner and cover, and now im back on the road.
Happened to me. The engine jumped so much it hit the hood on my old Plymouth neon and the car was done. At 70 Km/h.
Oswaldo Rabanal that’s what happened to one of my coworkers son’s truck! His car stopped working because the timing belt wasn’t changed!!!
If you have an interference engine.But yes that sucks
I love this guy, short videos yet so informative..
It took me the better half of 8 hours to change my timing belt on my Nissan Pathfinder. Superman Scotty did it in minutes
Good work. How do you tell if your timing belt needs a change
When Scotty rode away on his Triumph at the end was anyone else expecting him to lose control and plow through a billboard sign like in Peewee's big adventure?
Greetings from New Zealand Scotty... Love ya channel....
Scotty, I am an older female. I'm going to start working on my cars because your videos are giving me the confidence to do it. Thank you.
Maybe a oil change. Don’t try and change a timing belt
@@LocalAmarillo_tv I gave up on changing the timing belt.
When you change the timing belt, you odda change the water pump and tensioner aswell.
Gixxer983 that is not important you know more scooty
@@k.quttmi7411 so you're an expert on all the engines out there on every make and model of car? As someone who has owned a couple of VWs, which have the water pump driven by the timing belt, and the pumps are known to break if you don't change them on schedule, I can tell you that changing the water pump is just as important as changing the timing belt. And saying that you don't need to change the tensioner just shows that you know zero about car engines. Scotty Kilmer doesn't have some sort of magical spell on him that endows him with infallibility. He's an experienced mechanic, but he's not the only one who knows how to swing a spanner.
Andrew Cran if vehicle still new why i changed a genuine part with. Replacment one you look a richy boy
@@k.quttmi7411 i get that English isn't your first language. But your last reply makes absolutely zero sense. No one is talking about a "vehicle still new" here, this is cars with about 100,000kms on them. And "replacement one you look a richy boy" - please try again, find someone to translate for you if you need to because the sentence makes no sense. And you still have no idea about how to service and maintain engines. That is obvious.
Andrew Cran i don't know why you get angry but i say you too much cars with 300000km owner doesn't change timing belt the condition of their vehicle good you know why that because there's people carrying and careless
You never actually said how to tell if you need a new belt. All I heard was 10 years or 80K miles...
😂👍 I love how simple you make it seem to just pull it off instant gotta love video magic also thank you this helps me to know more and understand the presses 🙏
My go to guy when i need to fix something on my car. Quick descriptive and fun too learn from
He just made that look so easy.. its usually alot harder then that
He cut out 3 hours and 34 mins of cussing and swearing and turned it into a 3 minute and 34 second video
scotty made it look easy this job is not for beginners do not try this if you dont know what your doing some cars timing belts are for professionals only
BIGG91732 Yea especially if it breaks, if the belt breaks and you replace it you have to retime the engine which isn't easy to do without proper tools.
This is why I don't take these 3min videos seriously. He makes it way too easy when people even go extra length to DIY some timing camshaft locks
I scanned the comment sections for this comment exactly. Changing a timing belt is no job for beginners. 1. Pulling those bolts take specialised tools and the bolts are sometimes hard to reach. 2. The care engine needs to be jacked up so that the engine mounts are able to come off. 3. Setting the engine timing is for professionals only.
I did mine and I'm not a professional. If you can bake a cake you can change a timing belt.
Even some stupid mechanics will mess up with your timing.. And you end up with an underpowered engine who sucks Petrol like no tommorow. So better you do it in a really good authorized shop.
What I love, is I can search on KZhead for any car question, and low and behold, Scotty has a video for it.
I love this man these videos are really helping me
That’s why I love the fact that they put a metal chain in my BMW E39, really don’t understand why anyone would use rubber as a belt...
Metal chain with plastic guides. Idiotic decision in parts of BMW and all others involved.
Its also a good idea to spin the engine by hand with a breaker bar on crankshaft pully to make sure everything is lined up right, starting the engine will do major damage if you are even off a tiny bit.
Yeah two full turns then make sure the marks all line up again
So easy I'll do it tomorrow during my lunch break, thanks Scotty
Scotty is being bold here, he did not advise to crank the engine two full rotations by hand, and check that there is no hesitation or valves connecting with pistons. If that were to be the case and you tried to start up the engine by igntion the whole project would be an utter disaster. You're forgetting how skilled you are at this Scotty, for a first timer, they would have to check the timing by hand before daring to put everything back together and sparking up the starter. Right?
A great mechanic. A legend.... But I tell you Scotty, you a squid rider in terms of motorcycle riding. Wear a helmet sir! I want to watch more of your videos so I'd like you to be intact.
Need to get my wife's 06 Acura done. Recommended at 105K has almost 150K but still runs good
I have a 07 V6 Accord at 95K and needs to get done also. The engine runs perfect now but scared that they'll mess up the timing belt change and cause issues. Though I guess I really have no option and have to get it done sooner or later.
Dknight211 don’t worry about something happening to your car by getting the timing belt changed. You should worry about your car by not having it changed. Just take it to a professional who also backs up the work with a warranty Incase something does happen that way your cars engine is covered. Firestone has a 12 month warranty on there timing belts. That’s where I had mine done at.
Well ofr my OPEL (ex GM Group), it was each 4 years or 40 000 km that you had to replace it with the water pump and the pressures rollers too . An another trick is to cut in order to divide/reduce the thick of the old belt , place the new belt, next to theold one to maintain all the cams in position without loosing timing, then cut the old one and put completly the new one in place.
The general idea here is right, but there are things that are specific to certain engines. Also, V-6's and the few V-8's which have a timing belt are harder to do. Another thing is, have all the technical information you need available before you start. Especially, have a picture or diagram showing you how to line up the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft pulleys, just in case. Another thing you should be ready to do is change the camshaft and crankshafts seals and the water pump. My model has the oil pump on the front of the engine driven by the timing belt. It also has seals and these should be changed when you do the timing belt. The timing belt kits I have seen contain the belt, tensioner, idlers and water pump. Generally, you will have to buy the necessary seals, whatever those are for your engine. If you do the job correctly, you can be sure of 90,000 to 105,000 miles on most vehicles. A few have shorter published replacement intervals, usually 60,000 miles. But all belts are made of the same materials. Consider the risk of exceeding the recommendation.