Timing Belt & Cambelt Replacement

The timing belt, or cambelt, is one of the hardest-working and most critical components in your engine. If it snaps, the results are almost always catastrophic and expensive engine damage. At Arnold Lane Service in Gedling, we provide an essential timing belt replacement service to protect your engine and give you complete peace of mind.

This is a vital piece of preventative maintenance. Replacing your timing belt at the manufacturer’s recommended interval is far cheaper than replacing your engine.

Why is a Timing Belt Replacement So Critical?

The rubber timing belt synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s), ensuring the engine’s valves open and close at the correct time in relation to the pistons.

• What Happens if it Fails? If the belt snaps or slips, this synchronisation is lost. The pistons will smash into the open valves, causing severe damage, including bent valves, damaged pistons, and a ruined cylinder head.
• When Should it be Replaced? Every vehicle manufacturer specifies a replacement interval based on mileage or age (e.g., every 60,000 miles or 5 years, whichever comes first). This information can be found in your vehicle’s service handbook. If you’re unsure, we can check for you.

Our Timing Belt Replacement Service

This is a complex job that requires precision and expertise. Our service includes:

• Quality Parts: We use high-quality timing belt kits, which typically include the belt, tensioners, and pulleys.
• Water Pump Recommendation: In most vehicles, the water pump is driven by the timing belt. We strongly recommend replacing the water pump at the same time, as accessing it later would mean repeating the labour. This is a cost-effective preventative measure.
• Expert Fitting: Our experienced mechanics follow precise manufacturer procedures to ensure the new belt is fitted correctly with the perfect tension.
• Service Record: We will stamp your service book to document this critical work, which is vital for your car’s service history and resale value.

Protect Your Engine. Don’t Delay.

If your timing belt is due for a change, or if you’ve bought a used car and are unsure of its history, contact our Gedling garage today for a quote.

Call us: +44 7429 293122

Visit us: 129 Arnold Lane, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4HF