Hensley's Auto

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The timing belt is one of the most important vehicle maintenance items. The timing belt on the engine turns the engine camshaft causing the engine valves to open and close. If the belt breaks this will cause damage to the engine. This repair is costly because the cylinder head will have to be removed and taken to a machine shop for repair. Timing belts are more expensive to change than regular engine belts. The crankshaft pulley on the engine needs to be removed along with all the vehicle drive belts and timing cover in order to gain access to the belt. The water pump in most vehicles is driven off the timing belt so you may want to choose to change the water pump at that time while its easily accessible. Replacing the water pump at that time will save you money in the long run.

Modern vehicles combine electronic and mechanical components, getting us from destination to destination reliably and safely. Unfortunately, electrical and mechanical parts can and do fail from time to time so it is necessary to visit an auto repair shop and get things taken care of. Because of the variety of components from one manufacturer of cars to another, auto repairs are usually a case-by-case basis. Therefore there is no "typical" auto repair. I have included a list of some of the more common auto repairs performed on vehicles.

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