Cambelts & Wet Belts – Wigan

What is a cambelt?

The cambelt (timing belt) is one of the most important components of your car engine. Essentially, it is designed to keep the bottom half of the engine in sync with the top half.

How often should I change my cambelt?

Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a cambelt change every 40,000 to 60,000 miles or roughly every 5 years. If you don’t change your cambelt when it’s due, you run the risk of causing a great deal of damage to your car’s engine – a snapped cambelt can cause expensive and serious damage.

What happens if my cambelt snaps?

It depends on what kind of engine you have; in an interference-type engine serious, expensive damage can be caused by a snapped cambelt. In a non-interference engine, no damage occurs and a new belt can just be popped on. Thankfully, The Van Mechanics are experts in this area with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of cambelts including snapped cambelts and shredded teeth, so give us a call to see how we can help.

Do you work on wet belts?

Yes! You can read more about our Wet Belt services here.

Give The Van Mechanics in Wigan a call if you have any questions or concerns about cambelts – our team of technicians are here to help and advise.

The Van Mechanics are experts in van and LCV repairs and servicing, and are the garage of choice for discerning van drivers in Wigan.

To find out more about Cambelts & Wet Belts in Wigan, contact us online or call us directly on 01942 466 552

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