timing belt failure
Valve-piston collision cause
Timing belt failure is the breakdown or snapping of the rubber belt that synchronizes an engine's camshaft and crankshaft.
When a timing belt fails, valves and pistons can collide catastrophically, often destroying the engine: The mechanic said timing belt failure totaled the motor.
Replacement at manufacturer-recommended intervals prevents this expensive disaster.
- snappedBroke with sudden force
- engineMachine producing motion
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- valveFluid flow controller
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
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