Often customers come to us asking whether the water pump really needs to be replaced at the same time as the timing belt (also known as the cambelt). What we say is that if your water pump is driven via the timing belt (cambelt) it must be replaced at the same time, a water pump … Read more
Lots of car owners come to us asking when their timing belt needs replacing. Replacement intervals will depend on the make and model of car, with some belts lasting up to 100,000 miles. The timing belt, often also called cambelt, is one of the most important components of your engine but also one of the … Read more
Just like timing belts, sometimes it is necessary to replace your car’s timing chain. But unlike timing belts, timing chains usually will only need replacing if there is a serious problem. Normally the timing chain will be designed to last a car’s lifetime, and will not need to be replaced at a recommended service interval. … Read more