Your cambelt (also known as a timing belt) or timing chain is one of the most important components in your engine. If it fails, it can cause severe internal damage and lead to costly repairs. At Rowfant Garage in Crawley Down, we provide professional cambelt and timing chain replacement to keep your engine running safely and reliably.
With over 40 years of trusted service, our family-run garage is the local choice for drivers in Crawley Down, Copthorne and West Sussex.
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Both cambelts and timing chains synchronise the rotation of your engine’s crankshaft and camshaft. This ensures valves open and close at the correct times. If either fails, pistons and valves can collide, often leading to irreparable engine damage.
Warning signs you may need a new battery:
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Cambelts: Most manufacturers recommend replacement every 60,000–100,000 miles or every 5–7 years (check your vehicle handbook for specifics).
Timing Chains: Designed to last longer, but they can still stretch or fail over time, especially on high-mileage vehicles.
Warning signs include:
If you’re unsure when your cambelt was last changed, it’s always safer to have it inspected.
Don’t risk catastrophic engine damage by delaying cambelt or timing chain maintenance.
Call 01342 715 927 to book your cambelt or timing chain replacement with Rowfant Garage.
A cambelt is made from reinforced rubber, while a timing chain is metal. Cambelts usually need replacing more often, while timing chains are built to last longer.
Check your service history or ask a garage to inspect it. If there’s no record, it’s best to assume it needs replacing.
It can cause serious engine damage, often requiring a full rebuild or replacement. Preventative replacement is far cheaper than repair.
Yes, while more durable than cambelts, chains can stretch or fail, especially on high-mileage engines.
It varies by vehicle, but most cambelt replacements take between 3–6 hours.
