Is a 2004 Chevy Aveo an interference engine?
It’s an interference engine. It means when the belt broke the pistons hit the valves. Now there is no compression. You need to be prepared for a valve job.
What will happen if timing belt breaks?
If a timing belt breaks, the engine will no longer work. If a timing belt breaks while driving in an interference engine, the camshaft stops turning leaving some of the engine valves in the open position. The heavier crankshaft will continue rotating by inertia, moving pistons up and down.
Does a Chevy Aveo have a timing belt or chain?
The Aveo’s engine is a dual overhead cam design with a single timing belt on the front. The layout is fairly conventional, with an idler pulley, and a tensioner keeping the belt in place, and a belt-driven water pump on the front of the block.
Does a 2009 Chevy Aveo have a timing belt or chain?
your chevy aveo has a timing belt and if its under wrrranty I suggest (depending on the mileage )that you have it replaced as these have a tendancy to let go causing major damage to the engine. this should be done between 60,000 and 80,000 miles.
What does it sound like when timing chain breaks?
There is a rattling sound. A lax timing chain, or worse, a broken timing chain with loose parts within the engine, will produce a rattling sound when your car is idling. This rattling sound is typically most prominent while the engine heats up and disappears after some time.
How much does it cost to replace a 2004 Chevy Aveo timing belt?
The timing belt on my 2004 Chevy Aveo broke last week. I have it at a mechanic who got a new timing belt on to check the compression of the engine. Bad news: no compression. So far they haven’t taken the head off to inspect the inside. They gave me a quote of about $1500 to repair.
What happened to my 2005 Chevy Aveo?
I bought a 2005 Chevy Aveo brand new in 9/05, cared for and maintained very well, loved that car. 3 days ago it simply shut down on the freeway, completely broke down, I was lucky I was in the slow lane and right at an exit and was safe. Only 55 K miles on the car the timing belt broke and that has destroyed the engine.
When to change timing belt on Chevy Tucson?
Chevrolet basically put a disposable engine (Interference engine) in this vehicle, knowing that if the timing belt went it would immediately ruin the valves and possibly the pistons. The manual states that you have to change the belt at 50000 miles, sadly it doesn’t seem to even make it that far.
How many miles on a timing belt before replacement?
Only 55 K miles on the car the timing belt broke and that has destroyed the engine. Major repairs now necessary that will cost $2500, and timing belt was only recommemded to be replaced at 60 K miles.