Timing belts replaced chains on vehicles with overhead camshafts because chains
are noisier and more expensive to make. Depending on the vehicle you drive, your
owner’s manual will recommend a timing belt replacement between 60,000 to 105,000
miles. Your Alfa Romeo timing belt turns the camshaft(s) at precisely half the
speed of the crankshaft as it maintains a precise alignment. Engines may have
one to four camshafts. The two types of engines that require timing belts are
interface engines and non-interface engines. The difference between the two engines
is the distance between the valves and pistons. If the timing belt slips, by
just one notch, the piston can collide with an open valve and cause serious engine
damage; bending valves and breaking pistons. A non-interface engine won’t typically
self-destruct, however, with both engines, if your timing belt fails, your engine
will shut down. Sometimes, a timing belt will break without warning. Whatever
the case, if you need a new timing belt, we’ve got one for you.
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Timing Belt
GATES TIMING BELT -- A High Quality Timing Belt, Pitch 0.375 x 50.25 x 1
Brand:Gates
Timing Belt
BECK ARNLEY TIMING BELT -- A High Quality, Direct-Fit OEM Replacement Timing Belt