TIMING BELT AND CHAIN REPLACEMENT IN MOLENDINAR
The timing belt or chain keeps the engine’s moving parts in step. On many engines a failed belt means serious internal damage, so replacing it on schedule is one of the most important maintenance jobs your car will need.
Know whether yours is due
Timing belts are replaced at a set time or distance, whichever comes first, and the interval varies between engines. Timing chains are designed to last longer but can still stretch or wear. Your logbook or owner’s manual lists the schedule. If you do not know whether it has been done, tell us the make, model and kilometres and we can help work it out.
- Bring your logbook or past invoices.
- Tell us the current kilometres.
- Mention any rattle at start-up or change in how the engine runs.
What is usually replaced with it
Getting to the timing belt often means removing other parts, so it can make sense to replace related components at the same time, such as tensioners, idlers and on some engines the water pump. We will explain what is recommended for your engine and why, so you can make the call.
Do not stretch the interval
A belt can look fine and still be at the end of its life. Waiting past the scheduled interval risks a failure that costs far more than the replacement. If your car is due, or you have just bought a used car with no record of it being done, contact Krakin Automotive at 5/1 Kamholtz Court, Molendinar QLD 4214 to book it in.
YOUR QUESTIONS.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
When does my timing belt need replacing?
It depends on the engine. Check the logbook or owner’s manual for the time and kilometre interval, or send us the make, model and kilometres and we can help confirm it.
Does my car have a belt or a chain?
It varies by engine. Tell us the vehicle when you enquire and we can confirm which it has and what maintenance it needs.
What happens if a timing belt breaks?
On many engines the valves and pistons can collide, causing major engine damage. That is why replacing the belt on schedule is far cheaper than waiting for it to fail.
I bought a used car and do not know if it has been done. What should I do?
Treat it as due unless you can find proof it was done. Check the service history first, then contact us with the vehicle details to book it in.