What are the effects of aging car belts?
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Belt aging can cause the valves and ignition system to stop functioning. Here are the relevant details: 1. Function stoppage: Once the belt is damaged, the operation of the valves and ignition system will cease or become erratic, causing the engine to stop working. Additionally, if the engine's valve movement is designed to overlap with the piston's top dead center. 2. Timing belt: If the timing belt breaks, due to inertia, the crankshaft will continue to drive the pistons up and down, while the valves remain stationary because the camshaft stops. The valves may stop at their lowest point; when the piston of this cylinder moves to the top dead center, it may collide with the valves. The top of the valve is a solid cam that cannot move, resulting in bent valve stems, dented piston tops, and in severe cases, damage to the cylinder head. If this occurs, the engine will require major repairs.