What is a timing belt?
Your vehicle’s timing belt (also known as the cam belt) is a critical component that connects and controls the timing and correct operation of many of the engine's major internal parts such as the camshaft, crankshaft and valves.
Typically it is a made of a rubber-based polymer reinforced with fibreglass and nylon, with integral teeth on the inner edge that usually have one of three basic profiles depending on the engine and application.
Why replace it routinely?
As is the case with all moving parts your timing belt is subject to wear.
The high quality materials used in the manufacture of timing belts installed on Renault vehicles since the late 1990s means that they are now longer-lasting and often do not show obvious visual signs of wear.
However, like tyres for example, they do wear out gradually over time as they experience rubber loss.
When this happens a belt loses its ability to grip or function properly and can slip, which puts a strain on other engine components causing them to malfunction and eventually fail.
Why choose Masters Of Beckenham Renault?
Timing belts for different applications are not interchangeable, so when the time comes to replace the belts on your vehicle, Renault workshops are the only place you can be sure that Renault approved parts are being used.
In addition our Renault highly trained technicians at Masters Of Beckenham will always replace the belt and the associated components at the same time giving extra engine reliability and greater safety for the motorist.
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