Timing Belt Replacement

Our auto repair shop is the best option for you when you are looking for a timing belt replacement. We have a team of professional and experienced technicians, whom are committed to the highest standard of customer care and providing top-quality services and repairs.

When To Replace Timing Belt or Chain?

At some point during your vehicles life, you will have to change the timing belt. The majority of vehicles require that the timing belt needs to be replaced at 100,000 miles. Sometimes, there are cars that have timing chains instead of a timing belt. These timing chains can still stretch or break and could be noisier. The owners manual of your car will tell you when you have to change your timing belt. You have to change it before it becomes a serious problem. A lot of vehicles have complicated internal systems that must work in perfect synchrony all together and when the timing belt breaks, the internal parts of the engine are destroyed and the synchrony is gone. This happens so fast that you might not get a warning.

While You’re At It…

When you are having your timing belt replaced, there is another component that runs on this belt, and that is your water pump. We advise you to replace your water pump at the same time, when you are replacing your timing belt. As a matter of fact, they are most commonly done together, because when we have to replace your water pump, we have to do almost the exact same work as replacing your timing belt. This does not apply to all makes of vehicles, but does apply to most of them.

At our auto repair shop, our certified technicians have been replacing timing chains, timing belts and water pumps for years. If your vehicle needs a new timing belt, water pump or timing chain, give us a call or schedule an appointment online.

Serpentine Belt

The serpentine belt was given its name by the way it snakes through several different components. Also known as the multi-vee, or multi-rib belt, the serpantine belt is a single, continuous belt used to drive multiple peripheral devices in your engine, including: alternator, power steering pump, water pump, air conditioner, and others. Without the serpentine belt, there is no way to drive power to any of these components. A Serpentine belt should be replaced if it is fraying, loose, or cracked. Most manufacturers also recommend replacement periodically as preventative maintenance. If you're concerned about your serpentine belt, call Auto Source Of West Michigan to perform a diagnosis service. When a serpentine belt breaks, all power to the systems it drives will be lost. That means the water pump stops circulating coolant through the engine, the alternator quits producing power, the power steering pump ceases to assist steering, and the air conditioner quits cooling. Continued driving without power to your water pump will result in engine overheating and engine failure requiring costly repairs, possibly even engine replacement. Ignoring serpentine belt replacement has a high safety impact as you will most likely be stranded with no warning when the belt breaks and if your power steering fails, you could lose control of your vehicle. To have your serpentine belt inspected or replaced, schedule an appointment online or call Auto Source Of West Michigan in Coopersville, MI, today at (616) 837-9447.

Timing Belt Tensioner

The timing belt tensioner is what applies pressure to the timing belt, keeping it tight and running smoothly. When something goes wrong, it is often the tensioner that is the cause and not the timing belt itself. To prevent the timing belt from failing, the timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys should be replaced periodically. If your unsure what the interval is for your car, truck, or SUV is, our service advisors at Auto Source Of West Michigan can provide you with the recommended replacement interval. When a timing belt tensioner breaks, it can cause the timing belt to slip or break, causing the split-second synchronization of engine components to be lost. Like a broken timing belt, the damage of a failed timing belt tensioner could be catastrophic, and costly. A broken timing belt can cause the pistons to collide with the valves, potentially bending or breaking them. Additionally, a broken timing belt could cause damage to the cylinder head or camshaft. While there is not always a warning when a timing belt or timing belt tensioner breaks, periodic inspection and regular replacement is the best prevention. Call Auto Source Of West Michigan in Coopersville at (616) 837-9447, or schedule an appointment online today to have your timing belt tensioner inspected.