# \#timing-belts **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/timing-belts/283.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Just replaced hydraulic tensioner on my 2011 Honda odyssey now making this noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537)
**Author:** [@don1215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don1215)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-replaced-hydraulic-tensioner-on-my-2011-honda-odyssey-now-making-this-noise/200537 "2025-06-05T14:43:44Z")
Coming from the belt any ideas? --- ## [GM "Customer Satisfaction Program" Recall of 3.6L V6 Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806)
**Author:** [@CT4111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CT4111)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806 "2025-02-14T20:04:23Z")
I just got a "Customer Satisfaction Program" letter from GM stating that GM's 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is showing premature wear of th… --- ## [Should this have happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-this-have-happened/198273)
**Author:** [@Money365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Money365)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-this-have-happened/198273 "2024-12-14T03:24:28Z")
My car broke down 2 weeks ago it was recovered and taken to my local garage. They looked at it for me and came back saying the cam belt had disintegrated and this had caused blockages in the oil return pipe, it therefor… --- ## [2006 Subaru Forester - Timing belt...timing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-timing-belt-timing/190614)
**Author:** [@MarvinRuppert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarvinRuppert)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-forester-timing-belt-timing/190614 "2023-05-18T21:59:36Z")
I hear that you have to change the timing belt around 125K? That seems like it should last longer than that. Mine has 128K, no issues with anything–will I notice any difference in it, or does the belt just let loose? --- ## [Timing belt problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-problem/186703)
**Author:** [@mariustpz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariustpz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-problem/186703 "2022-10-10T12:22:04Z")
Hello, Yesterday i made the oil & filters change to my car, a Focus Mk3 1.5 Tdci I checked the timing belt to see the condition, it has 64.000km since i changed the whole timing belt & water pump etc. The problem is t… --- ## [2011 Subaru Outback Broken Timing Belt - Worth Fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587)
**Author:** [@allywest707\_182430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allywest707_182430)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-subaru-outback-broken-timing-belt-worth-fixing/186587 "2022-10-02T19:56:54Z")
Hi there, My 2011 Subaru Outback’s timing belt broke while driving a while back. We have not had the car looked at to assess further damage. I am wondering if it is worth getting it looked at? Is there a way we can ass… --- ## [Repair gone wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-gone-wrong/110692)
**Author:** [@ByteMasterG4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ByteMasterG4)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 11:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-gone-wrong/110692 "2022-05-05T11:45:22Z")
I recently had the water pump changed on my Mitsubishi Eclipse. The mechanic recommended changing the timing belt. I agreed and a day or two later the repairs were completed. However, about two weeks later, the car was … --- ## [Bad Timing Belt Installation 2009 Subaru Outback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-timing-belt-installation-2009-subaru-outback/182122)
**Author:** [@nscott982\_179233](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nscott982_179233)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-timing-belt-installation-2009-subaru-outback/182122 "2022-01-26T21:36:04Z")
Hello all, I have a 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i special edition, around 113,000 miles. I am the second owner and recently had my timing belt changed on recommendation from my mechanic. That was about a week ago. However, I… --- ## [Do I have my timing belt properly aligned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-my-timing-belt-properly-aligned/171828)
**Author:** [@BeelzebubKringle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeelzebubKringle)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-my-timing-belt-properly-aligned/171828 "2020-11-03T19:26:59Z")
This is the first time I’ve ever tried changing my timing belt/water pump and so I’m overly cautious about not screwing up the timing and wrecking my engine. I just got the belt cover off and have been manually rotating … --- ## [Lack of power help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-help/171754)
**Author:** [@Toinlov2020\_171934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toinlov2020_171934)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-power-help/171754 "2020-10-31T04:20:03Z")
Hello everyone My name is Michael I’ve recently changed my water pump and timing belt I feel a lack of power after I did this job with the the help from good old youtube i just feel i made a mistake along the way my c… --- ## [2014 Honda Odyssey - Timing belt cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-timing-belt-cost/170165)
**Author:** [@fowler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fowler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-odyssey-timing-belt-cost/170165 "2020-09-20T19:45:58Z")
cost to replace complete timing belt, water pump, tension pulley and idler asembley --- ## [Car stalls when I accelerate after new cambelt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-i-accelerate-after-new-cambelt/166426)
**Author:** [@Louise95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Louise95)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-when-i-accelerate-after-new-cambelt/166426 "2020-06-27T02:08:35Z")
Hello, I have a Honda Civic from 2002. I had it for 2 years without any problem and in March I had to get a new cambelt and since then, everytime I start the car and slowly drive it out of the carpark, there is a delay … --- ## [Toyota Camry 2001--Interference Engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2001-interference-engine/50053)
**Author:** [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-2001-interference-engine/50053 "2020-03-17T18:48:43Z")
I have a 2001 Camry with very low miles, just over 37k, bought from a relative. It is due (well, overdue) for a timing belt due to age. Is the 4-cylinder engine in this car an "interference" type that damages the valve… --- ## [2010 Honda Accord 3.5 Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-3-5-sedan/158295)
**Author:** [@milltonion\_163181](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milltonion_163181)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-accord-3-5-sedan/158295 "2020-02-11T00:09:43Z")
So my car didn’t start yesterday, I thought it was starter or battery maybe so I had it towed to mechanic who’s has done a couple of things to my car and today he tells me after inspecting it tell me I have Engine Damage… --- ## [How often does a timing belt need replaced on 2005 Honday Odyssey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-does-a-timing-belt-need-replaced-on-2005-honday-odyssey/59113)
**Author:** [@steve30601](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steve30601)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-does-a-timing-belt-need-replaced-on-2005-honday-odyssey/59113 "2019-10-21T18:49:52Z")
How often does a timing belt need replaced on a 2005 Honday Odyssey Van. I have almost 95000 miles on the van and have not replaced it yet but was wondering what are the suggestions or mileage requirements. Then 2nd ques… --- ## [6 Cyl 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee sounds like it's grinding marbles in the engine!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-cyl-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-sounds-like-its-grinding-marbles-in-the-engine/20654)
**Author:** [@TerryOBrien](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryOBrien)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-cyl-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-sounds-like-its-grinding-marbles-in-the-engine/20654 "2019-09-07T21:21:55Z")
Hi, My Jeep started making vague grinding noises from the front of the engine. I've tried to isolate the noise using a tube as a stethoscope but haven't done better than identifying that it's from the front of the e… --- ## [Car wont Start after (TIMING )](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing/144302)
**Author:** [@Danny.Pacheco21\_154552](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny.Pacheco21_154552)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-timing/144302 "2019-07-14T02:01:25Z")
I have a 1999 mazda protege 1.6L, I am trying to get the car to start after replacing the Crankshaft seal. In the process I had to remove the timing belt. I aligned the Crankshaft and camshafts at TDC, rotated engine t… --- ## [Timing belt replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/56055)
**Author:** [@hawkeye72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hawkeye72)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replacement/56055 "2019-05-27T12:49:45Z")
I have a 2005 Buick Lacrosse with the six cylinder engine that has 140,000 miles. I want to keep this car for another 60,000 and wonder if I should replace the timing belt as a precaution or keep driving until it fails. … --- ## [Timing Belt Replaced--Check Engine Light Afterwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9195)
**Author:** [@mattdade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattdade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-replaced-check-engine-light-afterwards/9195 "2018-05-25T16:44:53Z")
I had my timing belt changed for my 2001 Honda Civic on Friday at 110K miles. Before I took the car into the shop, there were no problems. Ten minutes after driving away, the check engine light came on, and the car had t… --- ## [2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796)
**Author:** [@Kim08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kim08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pt-cruiser-timing-belt/116796 "2018-05-07T19:39:02Z")
I was recently told I should replace the timing belt in my PT Cruiser. I was given an unbelievable estimate on what it would cost to replace it. Then I was told it could go “just like that with no warning.” I am wonderi… --- ## [2005 Toyota Sequoia timing belt interval](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-timing-belt-interval/115336)
**Author:** [@SteveBunton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveBunton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-sequoia-timing-belt-interval/115336 "2018-04-09T17:51:32Z")
When should the timing belt be changed on an '05 Toyota 4.7L V8, with 56,000 original miles? --- ## [Timing Belt for 2004 VW Jetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-2004-vw-jetta/22203)
**Author:** [@cjconn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjconn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-for-2004-vw-jetta/22203 "2018-03-27T16:10:35Z")
My dealer repairperson tells me that at 90,000 I need to have the timing belt changed on my 2004 Jetta...costing "about $1,000." Can anyone tell me if this is necessary? Thanks! --- ## [2005 Toyota Highlander timing belt question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-timing-belt-question/114025)
**Author:** [@BillBarkley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillBarkley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2018, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-highlander-timing-belt-question/114025 "2018-03-20T16:28:34Z")
Dear Ray, In your 3-18-18 column you said that the replacement of a timing belt was relatively inexpensive and could be replaced in an hour or so. Last November, at 150,000 miles (I know – risky) for a cost of near $1,… --- ## [After timing belt change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-timing-belt-change/60740)
**Author:** [@young2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/young2011)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-timing-belt-change/60740 "2018-02-04T14:43:23Z")
I have a 98 Honda Accord 4 cylinder with 110k miles on it. It used to be very quite and drives smoothly. I recently had my timing belt and water pump replaced. Right after i got my car back from my mechanic, the driving … --- ## [03 Forester with 190k miles. Worth the Timing Belt Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-forester-with-190k-miles-worth-the-timing-belt-repair/110217)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-forester-with-190k-miles-worth-the-timing-belt-repair/110217 "2017-12-14T01:25:22Z")
Hello Subaru lovers / sometimes haters! I have a 2003 Forster with 190k miles on it. I’m technically the 2nd owner but the car was passed down to me at 80k miles buy a late relative so I have records of everything that’s… --- ## [HELP Timing Belt Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-timing-belt-forester/110192)
**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-timing-belt-forester/110192 "2017-12-11T16:13:03Z")
Timing belt photos Hi All! So I’m a new member but long time advice seeker of the community. I have two 2003 Subaru foresters that Ive been breathing life into for many years. My wifes car is the base model and has 160… --- ## [Timing Belt Broke on 2003 Toyota Camry LE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-2003-toyota-camry-le/28631)
**Author:** [@samriz99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samriz99)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-broke-on-2003-toyota-camry-le/28631 "2017-03-04T20:46:33Z")
Just two days ago bought this Camry LE used from a private party, have no warranty and today it appears the timing belt broke. I wondering what type of damage to expect. It is a 2003 Camry LE, what could be the worst sce… --- ## [Timing belts vs. timing chains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-vs-timing-chains/62128)
**Author:** [@dorseyh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dorseyh)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belts-vs-timing-chains/62128 "2017-01-01T23:25:50Z")
Do all cars now have timing belts, instead of chains? I suspect belts cost less than chains, so car companies skimp by using belts. Belts typically are supposed to be replace at 60K miles and is an expensive re… --- ## [Problems and Codes After Changing Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-and-codes-after-changing-timing-belt/94283)
**Author:** [@ThatGuyMatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThatGuyMatt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problems-and-codes-after-changing-timing-belt/94283 "2016-08-06T05:25:32Z")
This is my very first car, a 2008 Chevy Aveo with about 100,000 miles on it. My car is throwing a P0420 code (Catalyst System Low Efficeniency), and a P0340 code (Camshaft Position Sensor Malfunction) even after I chan… --- ## [Trouble setting timing on 1996 GM 2.2l engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-setting-timing-on-1996-gm-2-2l-engine/93610)
**Author:** [@james.gawley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.gawley)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-setting-timing-on-1996-gm-2-2l-engine/93610 "2016-06-23T06:36:33Z")
Hi All, I have a 1996 GMC Sonoma extended cab, 2.2l engine (not vortec) purchased in the United States. I’m having trouble setting the timing correctly. I recently replaced the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets and … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/timing-belts/283.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=timing-belts)