Cam belt

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Jez, Sep 21, 2005.

  1. Jez

    Jez Guest

    The previous owner of my 96 Civic had the car serviced end of 2003. One
    of the items in the new parts list was "cam belt". Is that another name
    for the timing belt or is it separate? I need to be sure the timing belt
    has recently been changed - I understand the engine will be damaged if
    it breaks!
     
    Jez, Sep 21, 2005
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  2. Jez

    jamo Guest

    Yes, cam belt and timing belt are one and the same.
     
    jamo, Sep 21, 2005
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  3. Although it isn't the usual term, the only belt on the cam is the timing
    belt.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Sep 21, 2005
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  4. Jez

    Jez Guest

    Thanks guys.
     
    Jez, Sep 21, 2005
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  5. Jez

    TeGGeR® Guest



    "Cam belt" is chiefly a British term for what North Americans usually call
    a "timing belt".
     
    TeGGeR®, Sep 21, 2005
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