Hansen CARS
128 Sumner Ave. Ames, Iowa 50010 | (515) 232-4241

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(Timing Belt)

You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems.   Not all vehicle...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024

Simple Answers from Hansen CARS for Ames: Timing Belt Replacement

Question My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Answer Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of t...
Published on: Sep 27, 2023

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in Ames IA – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Your tim...
Published on: Feb 13, 2023

Simple Answers from Hansen CARS for Ames: Timing Belt Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question: My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Hansen CARS Answer: Well, a brok...
Published on: Jan 22, 2023

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open to allow air into the engine.  They remain closed while the air and fuel are compressed and ignited, powering the piston.  Then the exhaus...
Published on: May 02, 2019

Timing Chain

As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...
Published on: Sep 07, 2018

Timing Belt

Let’s address a very important maintenance item – timing belt replacement.  It’s important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage. Your timing ...
Published on: Nov 12, 2015