What is a timing belt? 7 Articles

by M. A. McGill

A timing belt is the heart and soul of internal combustion, an engine cannot run without proper timing. An improperly timed engine is similar to holding a lit match six inches away from a candle, and expecting it to light....read more

by Donna Coates

Let's start with a little background information here. Your engine operates through 4 cycles to keep it running. That's why it is called a 4-cycle engine. The timing belt, is what keeps these 'strokes' happening at the rig...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Typically consisting of a flat belt made of rubber with integral teeth for grip, a timing belt is a part of an internal combustion engine that connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, thereby controlling the timing of the ...read more

by B. L. Babb

You get the diagnosis from a mechanic, "you need a timing belt." What is a timing belt, what does it do in my engine? For starters, typically a timing belt or timing chain is installed on engines with an overhead camsh...read more

by Jerry Hastings

Usually timing belts are found in smaller engines with smaller horsepower potential such as the 4 cylinder engines found in smaller front wheel drive cars. Larger engines still mostly use timing chains or gears. Large dies...read more

by Justin Banner

Introduction to the Timing Belt The timing belt, one of several pieces that allow the automotive four-stroke, internal combustion engine to run. Usually found in Over Head Cam (OHC) engines, timing belts and camshaft ti...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

Timing belts are essentially much like a giant, super strong rubber band. These belts are used within an internal combustion engine in order to cordinate the turning of crankshafts and camshafts. Many modern engines also...read more