Katy, TX | Car Belts and Hoses Repair
Your vehicle has a series of belts and pulleys that drive engine accessories such as the alternator, water pump, fan, power steering pump, air conditioning compressor and air injection pump. The timing belt is responsible for the precise synchronization required to keep the engine's valves and pistons moving in sync. Hoses and steel lines transfer coolant, brake fluid and fuel throughout the vehicle. Over time, these parts may crack, rust or leak.
Timing Belt
The timing belt is a toothed, reinforced belt used to drive the camshaft via a sprocket to a crankshaft. It ensures the synchronization of the engine's camshaft, crankshaft and distributor.
Common problems: Worn teeth, fraying, engine backfires or stops.
Serpentine Belts
These belts transfer power from the crankshaft to all of the engine accessories. When this single belt breaks, it can cause damage to the engine through overheating, loss of the charging system or loss of power steering.
Common problems: Cracking, splitting, slipping and squealing
Coolant Hoses
These are hoses that transfer antifreeze throughout the engine cooling system, including the radiator and the heater core.
Common problems: Cracking, splitting and brittle or soft spots