Chain and Timing Belt Maintenance in Colorado Springs, CO

Well, it's the heart of your engine, and if that part fails, it could severely damage it, or worse – make it unrepairable! Many engines have this special belt that connects the engine's crankshaft to the camshaft(s), which controls the valves that allow air and fuel to enter/exit the engine. On most engines, if that belt breaks, the valves will make contact with the pistons, causing additional damage and increasing the repair costs by thousands of dollars! Turn to us when you need timing belt maintenance in Colorado Springs, CO.

The typical replacement interval is around every 100,000 miles or 7 years, with some manufacturers requiring replacement as low as 30,000 miles or 4 years. If you are unsure of your vehicle's requirements, we would be happy to assist and answer any questions.

The belt itself, of course, is replaced, but in addition, we strongly recommend the replacement of the tensioner that keeps the belt tight and any other pulleys related to the belt drive. If any of these components fail, the same catastrophic fate may occur. Also, many engines have a timing-belt-driven water pump and we recommend the replacement of that as well for preventative maintenance. If the water pump were to fail, the entire timing belt job would have to be repeated. Save yourself future headaches and lost $$$!

Many engines use a chain system for the camshaft drive instead of a ribbed rubber belt. These generally last much longer than a belt, and depending on the engine/manufacturer, this can be anywhere from 200,000 to 300,000 miles. Replacing a chain, or in some cases multiple chains like many European engines, is usually more labor intensive and the parts cost more, increasing overall replacement costs. If you are unsure what your vehicle has, feel free to contact us!