timing belt cover for my car

Replace a Spare part Timing belt cover – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Timing belt cover

• loose timing belt cover fastenings;
• mechanical damage;
• violation of tightness;
• clogging of the cover holes.

• knock in the engine front part;
• strange noise in the timing belt drive;
• signs of belt toothed surface wear, cracks and creases on it;
• breakage of V-belt.

• enhanced physical impact;
• normal wear and tear;
• exceeding the recommended service life;
• sharp force action as a result of the accident;
• incorrect installation.

Diagnostics of the item is easily carried out visually. Faults will be visible to the naked eye. After inspecting the timing belt cover surface, check loose fixing.

If there is no indirect evidence of timing belt cover faults you can pay more attention to its inspection, whenever the time comes to replace the timing belt. The optimum lifetime of the timing belt is 60-90 thousand kilometers. As a preventive measure brief inspection of the timing belt cover is recommended more often. After all, if its tightness is compromised, the integrity of the timing belt is at risk.

In the case of damage the timing belt cover is not subject to repair. When the part is damaged it is recommended to be replaced.

You can replace the timing belt cover both independently and seek professional help. It is better to choose the latter, if you are not confident in your skills. If you are willing to try to replace the timing belt cover on your own, be aware that the replacement procedure may differ depending on the car make and model, engine type. Try to follow the recommendations of the part manufacturer.