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Timing belt inspection. How to check a timing belt in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to check timing chain. How to tell if the timing belt or timing chain is worn, rattling, or close to failure. It's a relatively expensive job replacing them, so you don't want to spend a bunch of money for nothing. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 43 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

Things I used in this video: 1. Timing Light: amzn.to/2BQ9dD9 2. Large Screwdriver: amzn.to/2igwntV 3. Ratchet and socket set: amzn.to/2inoxOY 4. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 5. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 6. Shop Towels: amzn.to/2jGDfkA 7. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 8. Common Sense 9. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 10. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 11. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 12. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@anthony_entrepreneur_ 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer years of experience

@yorXmom 6 лет назад

Where is the link for common sense? That would be a great gift for some people I know

@harleydavidson6896 6 лет назад

Car question how would u tell if timing chain is bad on a 98 grand am 2.4 runs but getting way to much gas and flooding out and smoking cant find the problem says p0171 only

@TONI-we6di 5 лет назад

Hey scotty i have a problem with my 2008 ford transit 2.4 tdci 103kw engine. I tested injectors and they are fine its knocking 30000km like that. I recorded a video.

@larryjackson7701 3 года назад

@scotty Kilmer I have a 03 Lincoln town car executive, I tap the spark plug hole and now it won't crank just keep flood spark plug 3.. what could be the issue

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

the light fires every time the spark plug fires. that's the ignition timing on the engine, and when shone on the timing mark on the engine, it shows if timing is correct or not

@henrik-josefsson 8 лет назад

I like your voice man , you could be the lead-singer in a rock-band !!!

@theoneandonlyrustyshaklefo6256 7 лет назад

Alex Williams nice to find a fellow true ac/dc fan.

@martystevens8357 6 лет назад

He drives around in a herse!! Is there such a thing as a Hise?

@Offshore1977 6 лет назад

Or Steven Perry from Journey

@robertparkes4982 9 лет назад

I would love Scotty to look after my cars !!!

@Bushblockbaby 9 лет назад

im studying to become an auto tech I buy cars mostly old Hondas and Toyotas and buicks your videos help a lot its surprising how little people view this I feel like everyone should know at least something abt cars

@charliearroyo4809 7 лет назад

Francisco Jose they do know a very little. How to put gas in, how to start and stop it, and how to call Triple A.

@jimmysapien9961 6 лет назад

Very true

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

You can try, often using the inductive coil pick up of the timing light will flash IF you put the pick up on top of a coil on plug assembly on the engine. But if not, they make adaptors for checking coil on plug systems.

@xTRVLNMANx 8 лет назад

Love those M54 engines in that BMW. Chains are so reliable over belts. Much better to spend the money on replacing the belt before it snaps and shreds the valves than spending at least $1500 for fixing the heads.

@Simmuh2 4 года назад

Wish my car would have a belt

@jake06750 2 года назад

Yes I’m so glad I have a timing chain on my Honda. I checked the engine specs for my mom’s Lexus and my brother’s Nissan and thankfully they also have chains. We do our routine maintenance on a regular basis so never have to worry about rubber belts that rot and break over time.

@Smashachu 2 года назад

Scotty..Scott... Scott my guy. Wasting time and energy, that's an understatement, I just spent an entire week ripping my engine bay apart to find nothing wrong with my chain. I'm gonna need some beers stat.

@KingCorvette 11 лет назад

Scotty, your videos are always extremely helpful. My Kia Spectra has just hit the mileage where I need to inspect/replace the timing belt, but I've been too scared to open it up just to check it. This sounds perfect.

@richards779 8 лет назад

Thanks for a clear and precise presentation - a mechanic told me you cannot check the status of a timing belt. I suspected he just wanted money to change it!

@AR1G3 6 лет назад

He was right. You can't determine what condition the belt is in with a stroboscope. The belt has specified intervals where it needs to be replaced, replace it at those intervals and you will never even have to check it. So in a way, this video is irrelevant.

@rodgerbruce1 6 лет назад

that's fine until buy a used car and not sure if or when belt was replaced

@AR1G3 6 лет назад

If you buy a car without service history and you're not sure, replace the belt. Simple as that. No need to check it. There are so many factors about the belt that you can't check, just not worth it.

@mydogskips2 6 лет назад

+AR1G3 That's easy to say, but most people either don't have or don't want to pay the money to replace the timing belt unless it's necessary; my understanding is that it's a fairly expensive job.

@AR1G3 6 лет назад

Costs less than the damage you'll have when the belt snaps. Checking the belt doesn't guarantee anything, there is absolutely no way of confirming the condition of the belt. A mechanic will only be able to make a wild guess based on how the belt looks, but that's it. I once bought a car which had a 10yr old belt, the car wasn't used that much so the belt actually looked pretty good. But keeping a 10yr old belt on a car is just asking for trouble. IF you don't want to replace the belt, buy a car with service history. Together with the brakes this is the only component in your car you should never cheap out on.

@jakestech28 8 лет назад

I replaced the Timing Chain on my Toyota Pickup, it was one hell of a job but it was one fun experience

@dannyguz1258 3 года назад

"Fun"

@andomadsen3743 9 лет назад

Hey Scotty, Young Canadian lassie on a mission to find her next car after her 2000 Civic was totalled by B&E damage. We have amazing mechanics like yourself whom we've been dealing with as a family for the last 30 years, and they have given us amazing advice. I'm off tomorrow to walk a lot and have a gander at some 6-8 year old Toyota's and Mazda 3's. So aside from summarizing my story for you - I want to say thanks. I give your videos a 10/10 for style and allaying my fears of screwing up in a search for a car. Greetings from the land of Metric Measurements!

@AsiAzzy 11 лет назад

Very informative brief easy to understand videos. I have one mention for this video: Strobe lamps are connected to the spark plug wire, but the delay angle of ignition CHANGES while reving up the engine so it's normal to see the mark go away from the normal position. And if you add some cam phasers (bmw vanos and other names for each manufacturer) things get complicated. Plus: Most modern cars do not have ignition wires to hook the lamp. Ignition coils are directly on top of spark plugs.

@Iaapwm 8 лет назад

Always look forward to your intro, Great video,,,,, Thanks from Lismore NSW Australia.

@dmcadik 10 лет назад

I can't see where u placed the marking at. Could u edit the video to show where

@LukeHatchet 3 года назад

Same

@1386922014107 3 года назад

Quick and to the point. Love this guy. I searched exactly this and this is what I got

@spelunkerd 11 лет назад

Nice to see there's still a role for old school technology.

@demetrios4699 10 лет назад

You look like Dennis Hopper and sound like Joe Pesci in the movie CASINO.

@frankfisher1527 8 лет назад

I prefer a timing chain, lasts longer more durable. old school is still the best way as far as mechanical operation.

@dennis1143 6 лет назад

Its not

@dillonkoch72 6 лет назад

it's $30 for a timing chain and most american engines arent interference engines like Japanes. if a timing belt breaks on a japanese engine the engine is most likely toast after that

@kevinrdee9273 6 лет назад

yodaddy nuggems (some) old japanese car s are non interferance engines like the old toyota carina... If the belt breaks.. the Newer japanese models no tho.

@GlennnD 10 лет назад

I'm watching these video's of Scotty a lot last three days. Great work man ! It's clear, no bullshitting around. Just straight to the point.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

jack it up, check for play, has to be there somewhere, ball joints, tie rods, sway bar bushings, something

@cherencueca7 9 лет назад

hey scotty how can you check the timing belt with the timing light test on my toyota celica gt 2001 when these toyotas dont have spark plugs cables only ignition coils so how can i use the timing light?? give me a an advice thanks or if you know how to check the timing chain let me know thanks

@chrismills8927 6 лет назад

cherencueca7 bit late but you can buy spark plug check cords that are basically an extension un bolt the coil pack if it's a singular pack for all plugs like some GM engines you will have to have multiple connectors put it between the coil and the plug and put the clamp on that

@autodidacticartisan 6 лет назад

Or just change it to be safe. $50 if you do it yourself then you don't have to worry about it

@stillbashingmetal 10 лет назад

How can you use this method on a diesel engine?

@chrismills8927 6 лет назад

@bertramsay2904 6 лет назад

I think that you can get a light gun for diesel engine but I think it's a different type of light gun.

@C3LM4RFG 5 лет назад

you can use the same light gun but you need an adaptor that senses the pressure in your line and converts it to a signal

@ashleyseman176 2 года назад

First video I've ever watched on this channel and I absolutely lost it at the end!

@jaycore21 11 лет назад

i like that his videos are only ever like 5 minutes. other people on youtube have like 20 minute videos to say the same thing.

@QuantumValley123 8 лет назад

Before it's too late! Lol!!!!

@thundercuck1779 9 лет назад

scotty kilmer you are amazing man you should hire an apprentice or something

@franciscovegarivera1026 6 лет назад

MLG420 Mcswaggerten

@Stratisfied22 7 лет назад

That 6th gen celica is the best car ever made. I had 2 of them and never ever broke down on me or gave me any issues and i bought them both used. Wish they still made em like that.

@Krod-wj2cy 3 дня назад

Just finished timing chains on a 4.6L triton thanks Scotty

@EnchanetdSomething 9 лет назад

This is now the second time I've stumbled upon your channel while looking for car info. Entertaining videos and a wealth of knowledge. Time I subscribed.

@roswalt1 11 лет назад

I am shaking my head at how simple of a solution this answer is. I have owned a timing light since the '70's and have never thought to use one on a modern car. *facepalm*

@Hugh_Hunt 11 лет назад

I swear, I watch these vids just for the intro. Altho very informative, I choose these vids because of the intro... and the head shaking. Keep up the good work! And Stay dirty.

@gonne16 11 лет назад

Great video. Thanks Scotty I just replaced the chain on one of my cars, was bad and was needed, now I can check the chain on my other car with your advice. Thanks

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

don't know what you really mean by "jump", but check the motor mounts is they are worn the engine will jump when you do that.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

generally a worn or loose fan belt on the engine.replace any cracked or loose belt and check the auto tensioner to make sure it's working

@djhayesjr1 11 лет назад

love you channel, I am a certified FORD tech and its nice to find tricks from older generations..

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

you can put any battery in you want, and adaptors can be purchased to make one fit the other style.

@kayabtin6861 6 лет назад

Hay Scotty. You are the best mechanic in the world. Period !

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

thanks for the support!

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

On some modern engines, yes. But many still use conventional cam sensors that would show worn chains.

@dabearcub Год назад

97 Celica...I'm the 2nd owner, 99k miles. The belt should be replaced, but my mechanic in Philly said it would be $1,000 - is that fair? I have no shot doing it myself...sorry, I love your videos but it happening for me. Thanks Scotty.

@maximuscomfort 8 лет назад

As usual, your information is spot on. Those cam belts were or are the rip off of the century. Thanks for simplifying automotive maintenance.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

yes, works on any model, if tensioner is worn to the max and timing goes off, time for a new belt

@ginofoogle6944 6 лет назад

this guy is a joy to listen to, oh and he happens to know a thing or two about cars which is okay too i guess..

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

a diesel doesn't use spark plugs. If it's not diesel, remove the plastic top covering them on the engine

@ExSkyCyclePilot 6 лет назад

Would love to see a video on how long timing belts REALLY last...

@thoedessay89 7 лет назад

good mechanic gets to the point knows what he's doing good stuff sir keep em coming

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

no, just take your time, old engines are easy to work on.If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event where you can ask me questions Live. You do have to be a member of google plus, but that's free and you can just google "join google plus" for that. thanks,

@thestang8289 8 лет назад

+Scotty Kilmer "Before it's too late" this guy is amazing

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

no, it works, and chains can stretch a ton before pistons will hit valves

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

many things can do that, but if it turns over slow, a weak battery or weak starter often does that IF the ignition timing is not too far advanced, check that too

@DanWalterTradeview 10 лет назад

Thanks Scotty for putting this video together.

@scottykilmer 10 лет назад

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go go to this link plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110758243155230074828 and join my community. You will be told each week that a new event is happening the coming Saturday, and you can also ask questions there at my community also. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free. And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, don’t miss them.

@DanWalterTradeview 10 лет назад

Thanks!

@ncyankee101 4 года назад

One thing you say in the video that is not accurate - that if the timing mark jumps around when you rev the engine, it means the chain is worn. The marks on the pulley are only used for setting static timing at idle. At higher RPMs the spark gets advanced considerably, by the vacuum and mechanical advance mechanisms. In distributorless ignitions, this is done by the computer. Thus it would be normal for the timing mark to move sunstantially. I was watching my OBDII app on my way home tonight and saw timing as much as 30 BTDC under load at highway speed, whereas at idle I think it is 10 degrees.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

worn timing belts or the water pump that they drive being worn will make that noise, BUT sound would come from behind the timing belt cover, check that first.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

NO, cold most have that amount of slack.If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event where you can ask me questions Live. You do have to be a member of google plus, but that's free and you can just google "join google plus" for that. thanks

@bobv8219 4 года назад

Perfect timing Scotty I've got a problem with my 22re your timing couldn't have been any better just in time times on my side you have a good time now thanks Scotty see you next time

@bax450 11 лет назад

You always seem vibrant and full of energy in your videos. xD

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

you can if you hook it up to read the spark plug firing, many inductive timing lights like this will pick up on coil on plugs if you place it on them

@briankdrag 11 лет назад

Any day that Scotty posts a new video is a good day!

@tribon264 11 лет назад

Hi Scotty I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos in the last year and I've learned a fair bit too. So I wish you a great Christmas and new year. Cheers mate, John

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

Modern cars don't even use distributors, and somewhat older cars like GMs had dists in them, but they were not adjustable as the computer system did that. computers control timing in all modern cars these days.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

when it does it, put your hands carefully around the exhaust manifold to see if it's that leaking. Also check the valves for clacking, worn hydraulic lifters do that too.,

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

it can only make it move a few degrees, not the wild changes of a worn chain, and the readings would be off to begin with on the itming mark with a worn chain

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

check the fan belts first, worn or loose ones often do that. If not, a bad power steering pump could be it

@BoromirTiric 11 лет назад

thank you for reply. I checked it more carefully and disovered that two of 5 injectors were partially leaking instead of spraying all the way down...when I apply the pressure manually it sprays excellent, but if I just pressurize it slightly it leaks! Sticking needle at some position...I replaced them with two other nozzles and it works a way better...I will replace them all.

@BB-re6nz 7 лет назад

You seem like a good guy. Subbed!

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

normally that's worn out engine internals like valves or pistons whacking.Have a pro listen, we've heard em all and know just by listening

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

no, when it's icy outside, second gear has less torque, hence the wheels have less of a tendency to slip on ice due to this smaller amount of power available

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

most cars don't use that system anymore but if yours has it, yes.

@SevenStarAlliance0211 7 лет назад

man u made me buy one and now is easy to check timing .thank sir..Scotty

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

fuel for that baby was originally well over 100 octane. Today you can't buy the stuff. But if you can buy 5 gallons of aviation fuel from a private airport, see if it stops, and if it does, that's life on an old muscle car

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

you can place the inductive measurer on top of a coil on plug, it should register firing with the light flashing then.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

well, set up the timing by cranking it and reading it and seeing if the dist timing was moved when you hit it. pray it's that easy

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

often none at all other than the light being on. Those evap pollution systems are just to not vent gasoline vapor from the gas tank. They often have no effect on engine running at all.

@Chex67 8 лет назад

Hello Scotty, thank you for taking the time out to make very informative videos!

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

Reserve capacity is the number of minutes a battery can maintain a useful voltage under a 25 ampere discharge. The higher the minute rating, the greater the battery's ability to run lights, pumps, inverters, and electronics for a longer period before recharging is necessary.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

generally just fan belts, replace em if they are cracked, tighten them if they aren't

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

put the inductive clamp on top of the coils, and it should make the light pulse as they fire

@MonteOlsen 11 лет назад

Thank you for a great tip! I remember the "old days" when I tuned my own car. I have no idea what happened to my timing light. Sigh.

@zerohunter64 11 лет назад

hah and i was just wandering how to check it without taking the whole thing out thank you for your videos scotty they help out a lot, my truck is very sluggish and i was thinking it was the chain but i wanted to make sure again thanks

@kd5bwp 11 лет назад

Have you checked the motor mounts and transmission mounts? Easy way to check those is to put the car into drive with the brake on and then back into reverse and see if it clucks. More often like Scotty said it's the front end but hopefully it putting the car into reverse and drive a few times will make the part cluck so you can figure out the culprit. Another thing check the boots on all the front end parts and make sure they aren't cracked to the point they are broken or have a hole in it.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

you just find a timing light and hook it up as in this video. If it has a spout connector, you bypass that by unplugging the two wires and then loosen the dist and set the timing at idle speed

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

yes, of course you have to check that when you take the engine apart IF the timing was messed up as in the video.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

no, most inductive timing lights will flash when you place the inductor on top of a coil on plug system and it picks up the firing that way

@WoofnSmash 8 лет назад

The BMW e46 M54 engine is great! I love it, I have around 200K on my car, regular oil changes is key! You're awesome Scotty! I watch your videos all the time! Very informative! You won a subscriber!

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

MANY things can do that, but try my video "how to fix a car that idles poorly" first and pray that fixes it.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

yes, put the inductive sensor of the timing light on top of a coil on plug, it will flash from that

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

the indductive sensor will flash if placed on the coil on plug assembly

@petec6033 7 лет назад

Thank You, Scotty.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

yes, it should be overhead cam, get your vin number, call a dealer, they can tell you for sure as that info is in the vin number

@steftacular 8 лет назад

Just bought a cheapo timing gun to check my chain, Thanks Scotty, you're the best!

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

you're on your own there, they were made with a notch, if it has been changed you would have to put engine at TDC, then paint a line on the crank to use.

@frankl1955 11 лет назад

Great videos Scotty. I’ve learned a lot of new things and remembered some I forgot. At 58 yrs old I hate working on my car. The only things I hate more is walking everywhere and/or paying some idiot top dollar to do crappy work.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

lay the inductive part on any of the ignition coil on plug tops, it should read that

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

try the cap and pray. Distributors are rather expensive. Change the distributor assembly if the cap and rotor inside don't fix it

@jeremyeldee5205 9 лет назад

Yeah, this is very helpful. I just bought a high mileage Tribute and 'm worried about the chain which I'm about to check when the snow stops. Thanks

@williamholden2385 9 лет назад

Really appreciate your video's, very nice work - - short, Accurate and to the point Thank you

@MrDalemartin 11 лет назад

Thank you for teaching me that, Scotty. just shows simplicity practiced though consistantcy dominates. U Rule..

@koizora3430 6 лет назад

i am from saudi arabia i really like watching your video mr scoty rev up your engine best part heheh god bless you man and thank you for this beautiful channel

@TrueSouthernPride 11 лет назад

on a motor like mine, you put a mark on the harmonic balancer 0 degrees TDC for the number 1 cylinder and thats where the number 1 plug fires. and if its flashing in time with the mark and timing tab its in time.

@scottykilmer 11 лет назад

many things can go wrong, big job. go back and pray you left a wire off one of the sensors. If not, try my video "fixing a car that cranks but doens't start up"