Engine Timing

Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug, Has To Fire At The Proper Time

09/06/2023

Your engine needs proper ignition timing, to ignite the fuel, at exactly the right time. But, what happens if, the ignition system fires, at the wrong time. Consequently, the fuel-and-air mixture, will not be burned […]

Engine Timing Belt – Sets The Mechanical Heartbeat Of The Engine

06/06/2023

Neglecting your engine timing belt, could destroy your engine from the inside out. So, the timing belt, is a very simple part, but it can also be a ticking time bomb. Depending on the year, […]

Timing Belts – Connect Parts Together, To Operate In Sequence

04/26/2023

Timing belts have replaced timing chains, in most of the vehicles on the road today. And, this belt, is totally different, from “V-belts” or “Serpentine belts”. Because, this belt performs, a much more important job. […]

Timing Belt Failure – Most Common Failure And Warning Signs

01/13/2023

Timing belt failure, can cause catastrophic engine damage. But, timing belt failure, can be avoided, by keeping the timing belt, in good operating condition. So, timing belt failure, has always been a topic, no one […]

Crankshaft Position Sensor – (CKP) – Testing And Replacement

12/14/2022

Crankshaft position sensors (CKP) read ignition timing, the (RPM) signal, and determine engine speed. But, when the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) fails, it stops transmitting the readings. Consequently, the crankshaft position sensors (CKP) readings, contain […]

Timing Belts-Chains Or Gears – All Do The Same Thing, Differently

11/14/2022

So, timing belts-chains or gears, all perform the same function. Consequently, their job is to synchronize, the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. But, despite having the same functionality, timing belts-chains or gears, are unique […]

Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor – Testing The Easy Way

08/21/2022

When a Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor goes BAD, your vehicle will not start. Distributorless ignition systems (DIS) require a crankshaft position sensor (CKP), and sometimes a camshaft position sensor (CMP). So, the main difference […]

Crankshaft Position Sensors – Function, Failure, Diagnosis, Testing

08/10/2022

Crankshaft position sensors, produce a signal that; talks to the fuel injection computer or the ignition control module. Consequently, providing the exact position of the pistons, as they come up or go down in the […]

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Engines, The Good, And The Bad

07/26/2022

Variable valve timing (VVT) systems, do exactly what they say, they vary the valve timing. Today, drivers want, a different reaction from the engine, through various RPMs. For example, at high RPMs, the driver may […]

Interference Or Non Interference Engines, Timing Is Everything

07/20/2022

So, the term, interference or non-interference engine, makes a big difference, if you ever have a timing problem. And, if you ever have a broken timing belt or chain !! The cost of repairs for […]

Top Dead Center - (TDC) Is When The Piston, Is At The Top Of Its Stroke

Top Dead Center – Is When The Piston, Is At The Top Of Its Stroke

07/10/2022

Top Dead Center (TDC) refers to, the point when the piston is at the absolute top of its stroke. So, a piston can be at Top Dead Center (TDC), on the compression stroke or on […]

(VVT) Variable Valve Timing – How Does It Work – How Can It Fail

06/13/2022

(VVT) Variable Valve Timing, is a 2-stage, hydraulically controlled cam phasing system. So, as engine technologies improve and become less expensive; (VVT) variable valve timing, continues to improve performance and economy. Manufacturers have now adopted, […]