East County Automotive
68 SCHOUWEILER RD ELMA, WA 98541 | 360.482.5240

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Timing Chain

All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves.  This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently.  If ...
Published on: Aug 25, 2024

Timing Belt

Let's address a very important maintenance item for everyone in ELMA WA – timing belt replacement. It's important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage.Your tim...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

Simple Answers from East County Automotive for ELMA: Timing Belt Replacement

{{ image('MzUx') }} Question: My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? East County Automotive Answer: W...
Published on: Jul 02, 2022

Simple Answers from East County Automotive for ELMA: Timing Belt Replacement

Question My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Answer Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of t...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019