TIMING BELT TENSIONERS FOR SALE IN DURBAN AND CAPE TOWN

TRUST Sparesboyz to give you the best quality belt tensioners and tensioner pulleys at the best prices, guaranteed! You can buy belt tensioners directly from either of our branches in Durban and Cape Town or simply give us a call and we can arrange delivery to your door.

USED TENSIONER PRICES IN DURBAN & CAPE TOWN

SPARESBOYZ stocks a wide range of Used and New belt tensioners for various makes and models of cars that fall under our 12 specialist brands: BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Tata, Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Jeep, Land Rover, Peugeot, Citroen, and Volvo at affordable prices.

TIMING BELT DRIVE CONFIGURATION

Firstly, let’s look at what a typical timing belt drive configuration looks like and understand the parts involved, and then we can look at some of the common signs that will signal it is time for a replacement timing belt tensioner or pulley which you can purchase from Sparesboyz at the best price.

WHAT IS A TIMING BELT TENSIONER?

All cars have a timing belt (or a timing chain) which is located inside their engine that is partnered with a timing belt tensioner. The timing belt connects the crankshaft and camshaft, keeps them in sync.

The belt tensioner is made up of four main components: the base, the tensioner arm, a spring, and a pulley. As the name itself suggests, the function of the timing belt tensioner is to secure the timing belt and keep it tensioned. It ensures the timing belt stays firmly in place by applying pressure to the belt, keeping it tight at all times, and avoiding belt slippage.

WHAT IS A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY?

The timing belt is wrapped around one or more pulleys, creating tension that keeps it taut and aligned. The pulleys connect and synchronize the rotation between the camshaft and the crankshaft in vehicles.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILS?

When the timing belt tensioner or tensioner pulley fails, the tension is lost. As a result, the timing belt becomes loose, the valve timing is thrown off and it can cause an array of engine problems, and even engine damage.

THESE ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAILING TIMING BELT TENSIONER TO LOOK OUT FOR:

Your car might have a faulty timing belt tensioner if it exhibits one or more of the following:

  • Illuminated Check Engine Light
  • Engine Performance Issues
  • Starting Problems
  • Various Noises Coming from the Engine

Please note it is not safe to continue to drive with a faulty timing belt tensioner. Call Sparesboyz and get your replacement part as soon as possible!