Timing belt replacement in Sacramento. Before it breaks.
On many engines a snapped timing belt means bent valves and major engine work. Replacing it on your manufacturer's schedule is one of the best-value jobs you can do on a car. We quote it for your engine before any work starts.
What we replace
- Timing belt
- Water pump, tensioner and idler pulleys while we're in there
- Cam and crank seals
- Serpentine belt
Belt or chain?
Many newer engines use a timing chain, which normally lasts the life of the engine. If you’re not sure which you have, call with the year, make and engine and we’ll tell you in a minute. A rattle at startup or a check engine light with a timing code is a job for the diagnostic first.
Timing belt replacement questions
When should the timing belt be replaced?
On the interval in your owner's manual; it varies by engine. If you bought the car used and don't know when it was last done, tell us the year, make and engine and we'll tell you where it should be.
Why replace the water pump at the same time?
It's driven by the same belt and buried behind it. Doing both at once saves you the labor of going back in later.
How much is a timing belt job?
It depends on the engine and what else is behind the cover. We quote it for your vehicle before any work.
Belt or chain?
Many newer engines use a timing chain, which normally lasts the life of the engine. Call with the year, make and engine and we'll tell you which you have.