Maserati Timing Belt

Cars equipped with internal combustion engine require the use of a timing belt or cam belt to manage the timing of the engine valves. The term cam belt, timing chain or timing gears refer to the same component. Its main duty is to join the crankshaft and the camshaft. These components control the closing and opening of the engine valves which must be done every now and then right after the turn of the crankshaft. Some types of engine use the timing belt to operate other engine components like the oil pump and water pump.

Timing belts are made up of teeth that are exactly connected to its mating sprockets. The teeth and the spacing must be uniformly spaced. A special type of rubber is used for the teeth for longer lasting service. Proper care and maintenance is needed for the timing belt to be fully functional. You can check out your car owner’s manual to help you in knowing the proper maintenance and cleaning procedures. There is actually a definite period for the timing belt to be replaced. In case its time for you to replace the damaged factory timing belt of your car, come and choose from the wide array of replacements from Partstrain which include the top of the notch Maserati timing belt.

Failure to replace the timing belt at the designated time may cause breakage which can readily affect not only the other components making up the ignition system but also the other systems comprising your car. You may experience sudden loss of power which can be dangerous especially if you are driving in the middle of the road and another car is fast approaching. To avoid such dangers, better replace you defective or damaged timing belt with a new one like the premium quality Maserati timing belt from Partstrain.

Timing belts are generally used for interference and non-interference engine. Failure of the timing belt in a non interference design can be easily prevented since there is sufficient clearance between the valves and the pistons so damaging contact can be minimized. Damaged engines with interference designs on the other hand have insufficient clearance in between the involved parts so the other nearby components can also be affected. You can take your car to your trusted auto mechanic to know if the damaged timing belt can be restored through mere repair or if a new replacement is needed.

Featured Products

Timing Belt

DAYCO TIMING BELT -- 55.87 in. effective length, 0.99 in. top width, 149 teeth; For water pump driven by timing belt; Features patented and self-lubricating fabric that provides exceptional resistance to abrasion for extended pulley and belt life; Its molded cog design runs quieter and is more economical than chain drives; Designed with a high modulus glass fiber non-stretch cord that delivers precise length stability to keep the engine running smoothly over the life of the belt; The belt's compounding and tooth configurations are designed for specific applications ranging from normal service to high performance and high temperature engines; Meets all OEM specifications; With Dayco's limited warranty.

Brand: Dayco

Timing Belt

DAYCO TIMING BELT -- 46.5 in. effective length, 0.95 in. top width, 124 teeth; Features patented and self-lubricating fabric that provides exceptional resistance to abrasion for extended pulley and belt life; Its molded cog design runs quieter and is more economical than chain drives; Designed with a high modulus glass fiber non-stretch cord that delivers precise length stability to keep the engine running smoothly over the life of the belt; The belt's compounding and tooth configurations are designed for specific applications ranging from normal service to high performance and high temperature engines; Meets all OEM specifications; With Dayco's limited warranty.

Brand: Dayco

Timing Belt

GATES TIMING BELT -- A High Quality Timing Belt, Pitch 0.375 x 55.875 x 1

Brand: Gates

Timing Belt

GATES TIMING BELT -- A High Quality Timing Belt, Pitch 0.375 x 46.5 x 0.937

Brand: Gates

Timing Belt

Brand: ContiTech