Find a professional cambelt change near you

The cambelt is just one of the many components of your vehicle that can become worn out over time. When it breaks on an interference engine, the valves crash into the moving pistons, resulting in critical damage. For non-interference engines, it may even cause a total motor breakdown and need replacing. Steer clear of these problems and get your cambelts checked immediately by an expert at the first hint of trouble. Here's what you can expect when you hire a cambelt change service through Airtasker:

Cambelt Assessment and Evaluation

Your Tasker will first check the exterior area of your cambelt for any significant cracks or tears. They will also assess if there are any damages to the belt teeth. Cambelts need to be examined regularly every four to six years, or when they reach 70,000 to 100,000 miles. However, if it snaps unexpectedly before then, it will need to be replaced.

Removal of Parts

Before replacing the cambelt, your mechanic will jack up your car and remove the cooling fan and spark plugs from your vehicle. Then, the coolant will be drained, and the cooling hoses will be detached from your engine. They will also take out the rotor, water pump pulley, engine drive belts, cambelt cover and radiator.

Cambelt Change

Before replacing the broken belt, your Tasker must ensure that the new cambelt matches the original specifications of the old one. Once sorted, they will install the new belt along with the tensioner, and adjust them as they see fit until the timing marks are set aligned accurately.

Final Inspection

A final inspection will be done to make sure that your new cambelt is placed correctly. If your car's engine is working properly, then it indicates a successful replacement job. Your Tasker will also take the time to answer any questions you may have about cambelts and the steps taken to change your damaged belt.