Normally just undo a couple of bolts on the timing cover, pull it back a bit which allows you to be able to see the belt, if its there or not. :D
@michaelblacktree4 жыл бұрын
^^ This. Also, on many engines you can pop the oil fill cap, and watch the followers (or rocker arms) while the engine is cranking.
@ashleyburton86054 жыл бұрын
I did this only the other day! Great way of diagnosing it 👍
@malcolmdown91704 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen timing belts that strip a few teeth from the belt and when they get to the crank its unable to rotate the belt but looks good when you remove the timing belt cover.
@ashleyburton86054 жыл бұрын
@@malcolmdown9170 Surely when turning it over with the cover off you would realise this?
@Glenn77194 жыл бұрын
@@malcolmdown9170 True, ive also seen belts jump or loose teeth. Then you do the other steps like mentioned in this vid, like a compression test. Always do the quickest and simplest first, as mentioned, oil cap is one of them, if its above the cam and you got someone to crank the engine while you look.
@commodore6654 жыл бұрын
good thing that Toyota Camry's don't have interference engines , otherwise that engine is pretty much toast , at least on a Toyota they are relatively straight forward , on a Alfa Romeo not so much
@teresatanasi51434 жыл бұрын
commodore665 indeed!
@RamyFal4 жыл бұрын
Isnt it a interference Engin ?? How !!??
@CRAPO20114 жыл бұрын
Non interference the owner is golden as it looks to be pretty roomy to change that timing belt. If it was a v6 the bill would be quite a bit more.
@adelkheir4 жыл бұрын
I once dodge a preety big bullet when i replaced a timing belt on my father's fiat tempra which is an interference engine because as it turned out the tentioner for the bearing seized and the belt was literally rubbing on the tentioner so much that it caused discoloration and the smooth side of the belt having melted from the rubbing and having cracks all over it.
@MrTPoops4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@darthvincor4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, new belt and it starts right up! I thought that engine was a goner. Long live non interference engines.
@adventureoflinkmk24 жыл бұрын
Nah, I knew this would get saved... I've got a '97 Camry with this same engine
@julianesai4 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric. Your ability to show the theory with the techniques of a mechanic is top notch. Thanks.
@MrJimmy2244 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. I have seen plenty of engines where you can see the cams spinning (or not as the case may be) though the oil filler cap. Nothing wrong with your steps but its a good 'quick and dirty' check to add to the list.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's a great way to check, but this engine has a baffle under the oil cap. Thanks for the comment.
@bluecar55564 жыл бұрын
Someone following information in this video can be under the impression that it is a good idea to turn the engine over using the starter, with the timing belt off. This is generally a bad idea. If the engine being worked on is an interference engine 'where the valves can collide with the pistons if not in sync' with the starter engaged and the timing belt removed, it can bend valves! Eric, it is probably a bad idea to use a car with a non-interference engine, as it can cause confusion and worse, engine damage may occur. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the relationship between the camshaft(s) and crankshaft remains in sync for interference engines. Given the scenario that the timing belt hasn’t jumped time, then removing it and turning the engine over with the starter, bad things can happen. I’m a big supporter of your channel. Watch every new episode of yours and have learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work!
@TB1M14 жыл бұрын
An easier way to minimize damage is turn the engine over by hand and remove the valve cover or cap and check if the camshaft rotates. There is less chance of serious damage.
@lowrider33424444 жыл бұрын
Sometimes i look through the oil cap
@HouseCallAutoRepair4 жыл бұрын
I ALWAYS take a peak, even if I DON'T see anything. Looking is super easy!
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea, and I wish I would have put that in this video. However, there is a baffle under this oil cap that prevents a clear view of the cams. Thanks for the comment.
@scrapenbass4934 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy a little off topic but hoping u can help...I got a duralast 8amp battery charger/maintainer my 12v car battery after sitting for 4 hours still connected to my car it will settle around 12.3-12.2v volts and some mornings my car will not start my alternator is good it charges the battery while the car is on at 14.2v volts so i decided to try charging it with my charger and its charging my battery at like 15.3v is this normal? its like 20°-30° degrees here in chicago...The charger has a microprocessor in it but i havent left it on long enough to see if the voltage goes down im afraid its gonna ruin the battery or even possibly cause it to explode...haha (not funny i know) haha...thanks in advance
@coolkat87814 жыл бұрын
SCRAPE N BASS ur gey
@dadefope804 жыл бұрын
Who else wishes that there was a full video on replacing the timing belt on this car?
@richieschmidt62254 жыл бұрын
dadefope80 there are about 500 of those videos on KZfaq.
@dadefope804 жыл бұрын
@@richieschmidt6225 Yeah and over half of them don't go into detail, less than 10 minutes in length, and the camera shaking all the time.
@richieschmidt62254 жыл бұрын
dadefope80 I'm pretty proficient with them, feel free to ask questions.
@richieschmidt62254 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNGBf7CBnqe9d6c.html Here's a really good one by 1a auto
@ricky-sanchez4 жыл бұрын
Look up hardly moving productions
@angelmoreno45084 жыл бұрын
So i just got done watching your video called “basics of car parts” from 2012 and wow you have changed a lot. Well of course.
@TreyCook214 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the bonus footage. Us Carolina boys like to see the carnage and the fix!
@MrWilliam.Stewart4 жыл бұрын
This is perfect timing. I'll show myself out.
@Matt-cr7yb2 ай бұрын
Even though you did this 4 years ago you might look a little grayer but hey I appreciate it man cuz videos like this wow I wish there was more like them all right be safe and thank you very much Matt U.S. MARINE VETERAN
@MrWilliam.Stewart4 жыл бұрын
You're a more patient man than I Ezza. I would have have removed the oil cap and looked inside, or as you said the dizzy diamond capilious. That said, you are a legend Ezza, an you fixed it!! Ezza (Sir Eric) is a modern legend I'd suggest.
@conrad66044 жыл бұрын
Eric, on some cars you can remove the oil filler cap and watch the cam shaft and rocker arms when cranking the engine over. If the cam and rockers don’t move the timing belt may have stripped teeth. Thanks for the videos!
@G_Boom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing that even if you have no compression it can be the timing belt and not a bad engine.
@sirdigalot19784 жыл бұрын
Right at the end... "Thanks for watching..." And I immediately started thinking the way AvE signs off for some reason.
@klystron14 жыл бұрын
good to have a customer car in the shop, do more.
@danielpribulla37444 жыл бұрын
Eric, I'm surprised you didn't try the simplest and dirtiest option. Just unscrew the oil cap and look at the cam turning, or not (maybe it's a car specific). No possibly destructive disassembly needed.
@Elmer_RedEagle4 жыл бұрын
That only works on cars that don't have any baffles.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Many valve covers have baffles under the oil cap, including this one. That is a good test though.
@panzerveps4 жыл бұрын
On the engines I work on: Take the timing belt cover off (two clips) Inspect the timing belt.
@AttilaTheHun3333334 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty rare. Actually I personally never saw just two clips holding the cover. But yeah should be a no brainer to do that first if you have that possibility.
@panzerveps4 жыл бұрын
@@AttilaTheHun333333 Worst case scenario: undo a T30 screw and remove the timing belt cover.
@AttilaTheHun3333334 жыл бұрын
@@panzerveps Sadly it's a bit more involved than that in my car. I cannot remove the upper cover without removing the upper engine mount.
@Enrique2k524 жыл бұрын
@@AttilaTheHun333333 Actually Volvo family s40 has 2 Small bolts
@johnberka30794 жыл бұрын
Old school ETCG diag vid.. Iove it!
@zx8401ztv4 жыл бұрын
That's a good reason for people getting the timing belt replaced on a schedule. No one does it untill it's too late and possibly damages the engine. Depending on design. :-(
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Meh, depends on the owner. Some owners are very good about maintenance. Others, not so much. In this case it was an old man that didn't drive the car much. Based on the new tires, I'd say when he needs to spend money he does, just not on anything preventative. Thanks for the comment.
@DaBossk4 жыл бұрын
Hayyyyy You knows what's weird the 2 times I've encountered a broken timing belt the engines were interference engines but after replacing the belts the engines ran perfect... I wonder why sometimes the valves get bent and sometimes they don't. Proper weird m8
@zx8401ztv4 жыл бұрын
DaBossk I would say it was sheer luck on an interference engine, a 50/50 chance. The only way to be sort of safe is to replace the belt before the scheduled replace. But who remembers belts, some people need a good kicking to check and replace the oil lol.
@mustaprox4 жыл бұрын
Timing chains are the best thing ever
@kylechellino25794 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric it's Kyle, the blind guy. I did a timing belt job on a 99 contour
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle!
@fatthar48044 жыл бұрын
you are not blind if you fix a time belt
@Spartan_Jackal4 жыл бұрын
@@fatthar4804 could have before he was blind, smartass.
@fatthar48044 жыл бұрын
🤐
@wildbill23c4 жыл бұрын
@Random Stuffs Well heck, with the way today's vehicles are built, you are kind of working blind many times anyhow, and there are several different types of blindness from what I've been told. I think its really cool that someone that is visually impaired can still work on vehicles and I'm sure many have told him he couldn't...this is awesome he's doing what he wants regardless of his vision impairment...great job Kyle.
@AP93114 жыл бұрын
Excellent diagnosis, Eric! Pretty simple and easy to do. Any chance of a video on what you just did....?
@tbbury6 ай бұрын
Good video. Thanks for taking the time to explain things.
@nobodynoone25002 жыл бұрын
I just open the oil cap and look to see if the cam spins while someone starts it. Way easier than any of this.
@jamsshop4 жыл бұрын
In many cases you can just remember the oil filler cap and crank the engine while looking through the oil filler cap hole. You should be able to see if the camshafts are rotating. Something times removing one the CAM sensor is easier and quicker.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have men toned that in the video. That said, this engine has a baffle under the oil cap preventing a clear view of the cams. Thanks for your comment.
@jamsshop4 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Great video like always. Thanks for your hard work.
@Bikinbest3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ERIC always clear and entertaining, think I have the same thing. Lexus IS200 auto 1999, parked up and started it daily while not using until one morning it didn't ,appeared to be flat battery so charged it. starter spins and not turning over. Reason I 'm posting this is if I put it in Drive /Reverse I can roll it forward or backward and I'm fairly certain that's not right either.
@maingun074 жыл бұрын
Had one that I suspected had a broken timing belt, but when I pulled the cover off the timing belt looked intact and tight. Didn't see any broken or damaged hardware but it had all the symptoms of a timing belt. Went through similar diagnostics as Eric. Scratched my head for a while. Cranked the engine while putting the Mk I eyeball on the cam. Engine cranked fast, but the cam didn't move. How the hell can you have a tight timing belt and have the crank turn but not the cam?!?! Pulled the timing belt. The crank had scooped all of the teeth off of the timing belt right there at that one spot and left the rest of the belt undamaged. Wish I'd saved that belt to show folks.
@bigragu68284 жыл бұрын
maingun07 that’s actually how most timing belts are “broken” the teeth of the belt get sheared off, as opposed to the belt literally shredding.
@maingun074 жыл бұрын
@@bigragu6828 Thanks. Didn't know that. Only done a couple of belts. Most of my vehicles have chains.
@1g20025414 жыл бұрын
On January 1sr, my 17 yrs old car stalled on highway, and cannot restart. ODB code for cam position sensor failure. I opened the timing belt cover and found out it was a broken timing belt.
@ogkrillin98344 жыл бұрын
It happened to me not so long ago, just replace the head because the valves are going to be all bent
@maingun074 жыл бұрын
@@ogkrillin9834 Not if it's a non interference engine. Those are built so that the piston cannot slap a valve no matter the position.
@pirihern93294 жыл бұрын
Non interference engine. I have a 99 Toyota rav4 same sound. Did a compression test also . Broke timing belt on s 95 honda odyssey whole different ballgame bent valves
@jtchett36044 жыл бұрын
My car too this happened yesterday.... Bent vavles are no jokes
@djhappyemo4 жыл бұрын
Your rav4 might be the same engine so hopefully for you he does more videos on this car, I know they used the 89 camry motor on the older rav4s but I'm not sure on the newer ones, have a look on Wikipedia
@That42Guy4 жыл бұрын
Great video! very informative
@darius26404 жыл бұрын
Car makers should just put clear plastic timing belt covers on all engines as standard, just on the top part is enough, not just when it snaps but to casualy check its condition, or just make it easier to remove, if i have to take off rocker cover to get to it of corse i wont bother
@ynotyaaj4 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is power! Thanks Eric!
@isalmankhan14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Eric👍
@TD-ue3bb4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I needed that closure.
@Brian-Burke4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1984 Accord with a manual transmission. I was on the highway going 60+ when the timing belt broke. At the time I lost all power and didn't know it was the timing belt. I immediately put it in neutral and coasted to the shoulder. I think that car had an interference engine but somehow I suffered no damage at all. How lucky was I? Was throwing it in neutral what saved me?
@blakestone754 жыл бұрын
What a solid chunk of vehicle.
@fastinradfordable4 жыл бұрын
Why I replace the timing belt on my Tdi diesel every 2-4 years. It’s $50 for oem part and it’s good to look around every few years. It will prevent a breakdown on the side of the road. Even if you just notice a coolant leak or something. It’s cheaper than having a mechanic take a look at your car.
@alward99014 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric i think I will title my comment ( NUTS) I took a big chance , I was far from home with my 1992 diesel golf the belt broke left the car in a farmers yard went back the next day put on a new belt and drove home on 3 cylinders with puffs of white smoke following me home , result a bent exhaust valve pistons were o k ended up doing a engine rebuild . All ways enjoy your vids thank for listening .
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I likely would have done the same thing. Good on you for solving the issue and getting yourself home. Thanks for the comment.
@djhappyemo4 жыл бұрын
I could've used this video about 4 months ago Eric, my 89 camry had a busted timing belt but I'm a noob, and 2 friends that are very much car guys couldn't work it out, that both picked it had no spark so I checked the distributor and it wasn't turning so I worked out it was the timing belt, after almost losing my job due to taking a few days to work out the actual problem
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Glad you didn't loose your job. Sorry to get the video to you late. ;)
@djhappyemo4 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy it's still a useful video cos the camry completely died so I'm now driving a car with no distributor so at least I know how the diagnose if the timing goes on this car, although I plan on replacing before it happens this time because I believe it's an interference engine
@Miltonfrank394 жыл бұрын
Good job Eric👍👍👍👍
@mds24654 жыл бұрын
Well that was convenient that it broke down in front of your shop, and yes thankfully it wasn’t an interference engine. I see the valve cover gasket is leaking so I’m assuming you replaced that as well. Those are great cars and I’m sure that it will continue to last a very long time.
@jazzysmith2430 Жыл бұрын
What was the result after replacing timing belt did it bend valves or not?
@hishamauto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro for the explanation
@Ottonic64 жыл бұрын
Didn't mention a very important issue. Yeah, only if your engine is non-interference. If I were to do this on my Honda it would have probably bent some valves from the top of the pistons hitting them. Couldn't you just take the oil cap off and watch for cam activity also?...Thanks Eric. Always love your videos...
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Even if the engine is an interference engine, you won't damage it further by turning it over because the cam can't move. If a piston is obstructed by a broken valve or other damage, the engine won't turn over at all. Attempting to turn it over won't cause any additional damage either, the engine is already done. Yes, you could just take the oil cap off, and I wish I would have mentioned that in this video, but on some engines, like the one in this video, there is a baffle under the oil cap which prevents a clear view of the cams. As for your Honda, they don't always bend valves. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9SAgcVpyd6nip8.html Thanks for your comment.
@Ottonic64 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Thanks Eric. That is why I watch and learn from the videos that you make. You are the professional... And I did say "probably bent some valves", because even though the cam isn't moving couldn't there be a possibility of 4 valves being open at the same time (2 intake and 2 exhaust)? And by turning it over any further could cause damage to the open valves. yes, I've seen some cases where they dodged a bullet and stopped the engine without it doing any damage, but I just assumed that turning it over any further like you did in the video could possibly cause damage that if luck was on your side hadn't happened yet from when the timing belt first broke. That's why I suggested maybe a different diagnostic approach first... thanks again!
@jacquesvanderwesthuizen15274 жыл бұрын
You have to love a Camry ......and those 2liters and 2.2 motors ...lol
@aBMWEnthusiast4 жыл бұрын
On many cars, you can remove the oil fill cap to see if the rockers move while someone attempts to start the vehicle. If the belt is broken, they will not move when cranking the engine over.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
You are correct, and I wish I would have put that in the video. However, there is a baffle under the oil cap on this car that prevents a clear view of the cams. Thanks for the comment.
@MrBigbootychaser4 жыл бұрын
My Nissan versa note sv has started to jerk and the rpm arm gets stuck and goes back and forth between 1 and 3 ?
@100SteveB4 жыл бұрын
So many times i have wished that manufacturers would provide a small inspection cover into the top timing belt cover. would be great for checking if your belt is still in one piece - like in this instance, but it would also be great for checking the condition of a belt. If you get a sticky tensioner you would see the wear on the back of the belt. But on a lot of modern cars it is a job in itself just to get the top timing belt cover off. A little inspection hatch would be so good.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Honda uses those on the J series V6.
@jonardbesire74004 жыл бұрын
Hi gud day mr eric iam a pilipino im every day check your video
@jonardbesire74004 жыл бұрын
Hows your day.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Hello Jonard! Thank you for watching and for your comment!
@lineartechbd16004 жыл бұрын
long time ago a broke a timing belt in a honda accord. They towed my car to a garage and the guy there showed me a quick and dirty way to see if the timing belt broke......just take off the oil cap and look inside for movement while you are cranking. Naturally , this doesn't work for a slipped belt but is good for a broken belt or if many teeth are missing on the belt.
@sayingitlikeitis2 жыл бұрын
The shop said that the crankshaft seal and camshaft seal have been leaking and that oil got on the new timing belt ( well 6 month old fairly new) and with that hot oil and excessive heat it snapped the belt in 2 pieces so they have to replace both seals and belt ...the question is can those 2 bad seals get the timing belt snap in 2 like that???? Toyota Camry 1999 2,2 L 4cyl auto.
@PP-xy9bg4 жыл бұрын
Is it a good idea to crank an engine with suspected broken timing belt? Could this make more damage to the engine?
@bilbobaggins47104 жыл бұрын
Not to this engine...It's known as a non interference engine...Valves won't hit pistons
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
If that were the case, it wouldn't turn over. It would suddenly stop during cranking.
@oKrizz4 жыл бұрын
But the oil pump is driven by the timing belt on 3sfe/5sfe, so that would mean no oil pressure while cranking? But then again nothing turns in the top end anyways, or am I thinking wrong? Awesome video😀👍
@BaudBand4 жыл бұрын
Had one of mine snap on the motorway in the fast lane, 110KPH then the engine goes silent. I managed to get to the shoulder then turned the key to get that depressing no-compression sound .Took the head off, and it had taken one valve clean off, snapping it at the stem! Never assume the previous owner had the common sense to change it when due.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it out of that ok.
@Matt-cr7yb2 ай бұрын
Awesome video bro I appreciate you U.S. MARINE VETERAN
@hc57884 жыл бұрын
Used to have a 91 Honda Civic. Was leaving a gas station one day and the whole car just shuts off. Pulled over and tried to crank it and it was making same sound as car etcg is working on in this video. Had no resistance at all. It was also the timing belt. So The old Honda d-series engines are non-interference as well. Didn't do any damage. The 3.0 Toyota v6 engines found in the old pickups r also Non interference
@hc57884 жыл бұрын
I aslo want to add that I had that car for maybe 6 years and besides that timing belt breaking, which is normal failure, I never had not one single problem with that car. D series may have been slow but that was the most bullet proof engine I have ever seen. Drove parts car just like it down the road one day that had baseball size hole in front of block shooting oil out 20 feet running on 3 cyl vibrating like crazy but but Car never stopped running lol. I finally just removed the engine and replaced it
@ep26534 жыл бұрын
Would your methods be the same if it were an interference engine?
@supramobileservice65894 жыл бұрын
I’m glad i know how to work on cars.
@averyalexander23034 жыл бұрын
Easiest way- Take the oil cap off and look at the valvetrain while someone cranks the engine, it should be moving. If it's not, the timing belt is broken. This works on most engines and doesn't require any tools.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have included that bit of info in this video. I didn't because on this engine there is a baffle under the oil cap that prevents a clear view of the cams. Thanks for the comment.
@arianabuchholz61402 жыл бұрын
Thank you that's the problem on my car
@FREEM1ND4 жыл бұрын
Does every brand engine react differently with a broken timing belt? I know b that with old 90s Honda engines if the timing belt goes, usually the car goes to the crusher.
@adventureoflinkmk24 жыл бұрын
Yes. It depends on if it's an interference engine or not. For example all those Hon-duhhhhs that went to the crusher... most likely have interference engines, which means bent Valves everywhere. Meanwhile on this 5S-FE Camry there is no interference, so all Eric has to do is make sure #1 is TDC, somehow realign the cam shaft to where all the Valves are set correctly, then put a new timing belt (bare minimum) on there and BOOM
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
There's a lot of misconceptions about broken timing belts, especially in this comment section. Yes, engine damage can occur on some engines if the belt breaks. However, in my experience, it's mostly just a couple of bent valves. Once the bent valves are replaced, the engine can go on to live a long and happy life. If it's properly maintained that is.
@Oblithian4 жыл бұрын
In a fair number you will get brocken valves, but then it's a cylinder head replacement... and worst case a piston or two as well.
@94eg8h-t44 жыл бұрын
Even on those particular engines, which are indeed interference engines you won't see bent valves every time. Sometimes the belt will break at idle and you'll get a bunch of bent intake valves, sometimes it will break at 8000rpm and not do any damage. Certain Kias however would sometimes break a timing belt and break valves which would then punch a hole in the top of the piston and smash into the head as the engine spun down
@TheThreeLeggedChair4 жыл бұрын
3:44 He speaks car! Thanks for this great video. Xoxox
@RealWorldGarage4 жыл бұрын
I’m doing a motor swap on a 99, replacement is a 96 engine. I have several components to transfer over to make it work. The 96 had just had all timing components and water pump replaced prior to my son crashing it. 🙄
@thunderstruck54844 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful thanks Eric !
@jasonalexander6417 Жыл бұрын
You can still crank the engine if the timing belt is broken? Is there potential for further damage if you do this?
@AntonioClaudioMichael4 жыл бұрын
Great informative video Eric
@Dr_Reason3 жыл бұрын
You can easily tell on a Chevy Vega because the fan and water pump stops turning. Also, that is all that happens and you can put a new belt on with a new water pump gasket.
@jvh22a4 жыл бұрын
Some engines, remove the oil fill cap and crank engine. If cams turn, belt is isnt broken.
@ashleyburton86054 жыл бұрын
But it could of jumped & be out of timing
@jvh22a4 жыл бұрын
@@ashleyburton8605 yes. But mostly cars will still start out of time. Purely to quickly diagnose broken belt. For interference motors, more diagnose like Eric did is needed for bent valves
@Blargaldalien4 жыл бұрын
On my Honda, if this were to happen, I can easily open the oil fill cap, and look in as the engine is cranked. If the camshaft/ valves don't move, broken belt.
@ThreeNTheMornin4 жыл бұрын
If this happened on a Honda the engine would be toast, the valves would be bent
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, and I wish I would have put that info in the video. However this engine has a baffle under the oil cap preventing a clear view of the cams. Thanks for the comment.
@Oblithian4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, also some engines don't have the fill cap over the cam/timing housing or valve cover. But if it's there, it's an easy check.
@jess_n_atx Жыл бұрын
Why did you get some compression on one of the cylinders?
@Mech747able4 жыл бұрын
My timing belt failed twice on a 1983 Honda Civic S and it kept on going after fixing. I do however think the valves bent as it sounded a bit raspy afterwards.
@kevinhitchcock70624 жыл бұрын
Is it true that if that motor was an interference motor turning it over with a broken belt will bend the valve. Just asking.
@TB1M14 жыл бұрын
Yes depending on cam position and valve depth on exhaust stroke.
@peterboissiere96844 жыл бұрын
If u can see the rocker arms under the oil fill cap, turn over the engine and if the rocker arms don't move the timing belt is broke.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestion, and I wish I would have included that info in the video. This engine however has a baffle under the oil cap that prevents a clear view of the cams. Thanks fort the comment.
@bobweiss86824 жыл бұрын
On many engines, you can just look into the oil fill hole in the valve cover, and see if you can see the camshaft or rocker arms moving....
@Simon-ui6db4 жыл бұрын
depends on where the oil filler is. Had a vauxhall corsa stop running, timing belt ok, but the cam shaft sheared between 3 and 4 so wouldn't turn the dizy.
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have put that in this video. However, on this engine there is a baffle under the oil cap that prevents a clear view of the cams. Thanks for the comment.
@kdmq3 жыл бұрын
Change oil pump gasket while you're in there it is a common leak on Camrys.
@mikerequa820 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric for another great video!! Have 89 Toyota 4x4 3.0 engine just bought it guy said it just died going down road thinks It's timing belt but has sit for several year's I turned it over by hand turned bout half round got pretty hard to turn is that normal
@ericbi115111 ай бұрын
Hi Eric, could you tell me if the timing belt will break suddenly without any sign/warning/symptom??? I have an odyssey, but cannot tell if the last owner replaced or not. No any records either. The mileage is 110K. I opened the cover and see the belt looks fine; teeth are good; no crack on the surface.
@frugalprepper4 жыл бұрын
Great Video Eric!
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos4 жыл бұрын
I have the EXACT work light, just a different name brand!!
@jackprycee69774 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Good info and process
@techalyzer4 жыл бұрын
Every video I watch about a car engine, the alternator sits right there at the top easier to reach than the wiper liquid bottle, while mine took 4 hours and 2 engine supports removed to be taken out...
@StevenBuchanan4 жыл бұрын
Happy Valentine's Day Eric!
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Happy Valentines day!
@yujjs11283 жыл бұрын
my 2004 honda accord timing belt and water pump has broken, the mechanic told me to change my engine. Does it affect my engine?
@acoow4 жыл бұрын
Many years ago, I saw a bunch of guys in a parking lot trying to jump start a car. It was cranking fast like it shouldn't. I asked them what happened. The driver said the engine suddenly stopped and then wouldn't start again. I thought them they were going to get it started because the timing belt was broken. "No. We'll get it started." When I came out of the store about an hour later, they were STILL trying to get it started. It was still there two days late.
@TheKnceoincusa2 жыл бұрын
Can a rip timing belt while driving bend some valves?
@pv2smurf4 жыл бұрын
How about a link to the light that was mounted across the hood?
@travistippetts16043 ай бұрын
The lifters moving up and down?
@adventureoflinkmk24 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be any bent Valves Eric... 5s-fe is a non-interference engine thankfully
@CurtisKlope2 жыл бұрын
super helpful thanks man
@jdhern90784 жыл бұрын
Erick how many miles did the Camry have ??? Had they ever replaced the timing belt on that car ??? I had a 98 Camry until the head gasket went at 500,000 miles..
@ericthecarguy4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't have that info.
@oczkowski84 жыл бұрын
Did it have bent valves?
@badasscaraudio22402 жыл бұрын
Do to a broken timing belt can my 99 toyota camry engine siese the engine, 4 cylinder. Does no interference apply??
@teresatanasi51434 жыл бұрын
I personally think you get more bang for your buck with an Avalon, and I like a 6( hell I like an 8 cylinder car;) but I had a 98 Camry ( one of the ugliest cars I ever had, BUT it wouldn’t quit. 487000 miles. I am an old lady now and was sick and couldn’t change my own oil. Got a coupon to do it. They didn’t put the oil filter in;( Lost it and car on I-10 going 85 mph( heh I am old not dead;) You drive 85 where I live on I-10 or you die. Good work! Thanks so much
@HOTRODRICO4 жыл бұрын
that's terrible sorry you had to go thru that...i woulda raised hell at that shop... peace
@CRAPO20114 жыл бұрын
487,000 miles damn what a great car those 97-00 camrys were tough as nails especially the 4 cylinders
@fredshead71144 жыл бұрын
Would it have been a good idea to open the throttle when doing g a compression test, let some air in the engine
@walterhubicki52074 жыл бұрын
Take the oil cap off and check to see if the cam is spinning.
@MrWilliam.Stewart4 жыл бұрын
Hands up. Busted
@traviscombs27344 жыл бұрын
So i replaced my altanator from my old 94 civic and put it on my 95 civic and my ground wire from the battery termanal sparked that attached to the car as soon as i turn the car over it sparks need help asap
@edbtzkhud4 жыл бұрын
Looking under the oil cap is probably the easiest way to see if the valves are moving or not.
@craigyoung54424 жыл бұрын
Just had a timing belt on my works diesel transit go last week, when I had it recovered to a local garage when they checked first just by listening when turning it over no compression, looked in the oil filler and there looked like bits of rubber?