Posts Tagged: timing belt idlers

Why It’s Important To Replace Timing Belt Idler Pulleys

Don’t Risk Your Engine By Reusing Timing Belt Idler Pulleys When performing a timing belt change, most shops recommend replacing the timing belt idler pulleys, timing belt tensioner, camshaft seals, and water pump. Many consumers wonder if that’s necessary. The answer is YES! Here’s why. The failure of a single idler pulley bearing can result in the destruction of an interference engine. Even in an non-interference engine, a pulley failure can leave you stranded and force you to pay all over again for a new timing belt and idler pulleys. … Read More