Go Time Auto Repair

Timing belt replacement in North Miami

Replace the belt on schedule and you never find out what happens when it breaks. On most engines a snapped timing belt bends valves and turns a maintenance job into an engine job. We replace the belt, tensioner, idlers and usually the water pump in one visit, because they all live behind the same cover.

Book a timing belt (786) 884-4889
Typical time in the bay
4 to 6 hours, most cars are in for the day
How the price works
In writing, first
What we do

Timing belt

  • Confirm your engine actually uses a belt, since many newer cars use a chain
  • Replace the timing belt with a quality belt rated for your engine
  • Replace the tensioner and idler pulleys, which fail as often as the belt
  • Replace the water pump while the belt is off, because it is driven by the same belt
  • Replace the cam and crank seals if they are seeping
  • Install new drive belts, which have to come off anyway
  • Set the timing marks exactly and verify by hand before starting the engine
Signs you need this

Signs you need this

  • You are at or past the mileage or age interval in your owner's manual
  • A ticking or slapping noise from the front of the engine
  • The belt looks cracked, glazed or frayed when you pull the cover
  • Coolant is seeping from behind the timing cover
  • You bought a used car and have no record of the belt being done
How the price works

We quote the full job in writing, belt, tensioner, water pump and seals itemized, so you can see what each piece adds. Only the parts are taxed. Pick the warranty length you want, 90 days, 1 year or 2 years, and that decision sets the total.

Questions people ask

When should the timing belt be replaced?
Most manufacturers say between 60,000 and 100,000 miles or every 7 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Age matters as much as miles here because heat hardens the rubber. Check your manual and we will confirm the interval for your engine.
What happens if the belt breaks?
On an interference engine, which is most of them, the pistons hit the open valves and bend them. That means a cylinder head repair at minimum. On a few engines the car just stops, but you do not want to find out which type you have that way.
Why replace the water pump at the same time?
The pump sits behind the timing belt on most engines, so replacing it later means paying the same labor twice. A pump that fails after the belt job also takes the new belt out with it if it seizes.
Does my car have a timing belt or a chain?
Many Hondas and Toyotas switched to chains in the 2000s, while others still use belts. Tell us your year, make and engine and we will look it up before you book.
Can I hear a timing belt going bad?
Sometimes there is a ticking or a whir from the tensioner bearing. Most of the time there is no warning at all, which is why the interval is the thing to trust.

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An engine that stays in the middle of the gauge with the AC on at a dead stop in July.

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Tune-up and spark plugs

A smooth idle at the light and the fuel economy you had when the car was new.

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Oil change

Fresh oil keeps your engine cool in a city that never gets cold.

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Pre-purchase inspection

Know what you are buying before the money changes hands.

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Ready to book?

Pick a time. We text you the written price before any work starts.

Book a timing belt(786) 884-4889