Cambelt Replacement in Bletchingley and all Locations in the Surrey Area | Local Garage in Godstone
The cambelt, which you may also know as being the timing belt, is an integral part of a car’s engine. Although replacement isn’t included in a full or interim car servicing package, it is important that you have a new cambelt fitted at the recommended manufacturer interval. DVSA guidelines do not stipulate that an inspector needs to check the cambelt during MOT testing either, so the onus falls on the owner to make sure this essential engine part is replaced.
DD Services Ltd, an independent local garage in Godstone, is a specialist in cambelt replacements for nearby Bletchingley and all Surrey areas.
Your cambelt synchronises the camshaft and the crankshaft so that they run in unison and any disruption to this synchronicity could lead to engine failure and extremely expensive repair work. The role of the camshaft is to control fuel and air to the engine while the crankshaft operates the pistons so that they move up and down, keeping everything aligned and running smoothly.
Some cars have timing chains, and DD Services Ltd replaces these too. If you are unsure of when to book in for a cambelt replacement, please refer to the car’s handbook to see what the original manufacturer recommends.
When to Change a Cambelt
Cambelt replacement should be undertaken, as specified above, at intervals recommended by the manufacturer but it should never be taken for granted that the belt might not wear sooner. Knowing what to look out for could be the difference between dealing with a growing issue before the cambelt snaps, or finding yourself with hefty repair bills if, and when, it eventually does.
Common signs of cambelt wear include:
Rubbing Noises
Always listen to your engine and if you hear anything unusual, and especially a rubbing sound, book in for a cambelt replacement immediately.
Non-Starting
If your car doesn’t turn over and start, especially in warm or mild conditions, it is always a good idea to have the cambelt checked by a technician.
The first step towards good cambelt care is booking in for a service and, while replacement isn’t part of the multipoint check, a mechanic or a technician will be able to notice smaller issues that a non-professional might miss. If your engine stops running or the power steering starts to feel heavy when driving, and if repeated pressure on the brake pedal becomes harder as you slow, it is likely that your cambelt has snapped or is very close to doing so.
Never continue driving if you notice any of these characteristics.
When customers from Bletchingley and other Surrey areas come to see us at our garage in Godstone to discuss a cambelt replacement, our estimate will include fitting the new belt, a new water pump (if one is needed) and new tensioners in addition to the cost of labour based on how long we expect the job to take. DD Services Ltd is always fair and transparent over pricing.