The timing belt is responsible for ensuring moving parts of the engine operate in harmony and do not collide with each other.

The TIMING BELT, also known as a cam belt, is a reinforced, toothed rubber belt which is propelled by the engine crankshaft and drives the camshaft which in turn opens the valves of the engine. The TIMING BELT bears a very high load in the engine, and being rubber, perishes with age, heat and exposure to chemicals.

As the TIMING BELT is under plastic covers to protect it from damage, it is often neglected, as it cannot be seen without removing the covers and other components.

Most car manufacturers recommend replacing the TIMING BELT between 60,000 and 100,000 kms. A damaged belt may break or the drive teeth may strip, causing the camshaft in the engine to stop rotating leaving some valves open. This can then result in the crankshaft pushing the pistons into the valves and bending them. That is if you are lucky and worse problems are not the result.

IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHEN YOUR TIMING BELT WAS LAST REPLACED, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU BOOK IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OR REPLACED.

The cost to replace the TIMING BELT is a fraction of the cost of repairing major engine damage, as well as having your car off the road for a couple of days minimum.

To get your timing belt checked or replaced, see the team at Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs

The timing belt is responsible for ensuring moving parts of the engine operate in harmony and do not collide with each other...

Timing belts inspected and repalced in Hackham

What does this mean? It means that we can supply and fit only the best designed and locally manufactured clutch kits to your vehicle. 

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are a Clutch Industries Master Installer

Clutch Industries manufacture a range of clutch kits to suit different Australian conditions and vehicles. They have Premium, Euro, Heavy Duty, Off-Road and Mantic (High Performance).

Having your Clutch Industries clutch fitted by a Master Installer like Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs, means you qualify for an extended warranty of 5 years or 50,000kms (conditions apply).

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are a Master Installer of Clutch Industries products and you automatically qualify for a 5yr or 50,000kms extended warranty. They have Premium, Euro, Heavy Duty, Off-Road and Mantic (High Performance) clutch kits to suit your motoring needs.

Professional Clutch Kit Insallations in Hackham

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from midday Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 15th of January

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Thursday the 21st of December and reopening on Monday the 8th of January

Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs is serving the South for over 35 years with honest car service and competitive prices on your automotive spare parts and repairs.

The service centre has extensive machinery on site for rebuilding engines and gear boxes as well as head facing, valve grinding, flywheel and brake disc machining, along with exhaust and steering repairs or replacements. Keep in mind, we include a cooling system check with all our services. At Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs you will find that customer satisfaction is the first priority at our car service. 

Car service also available on Saturdays by appointment.

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Dave Hopkins Auto Repairs are a Clutch Industries Master Installer

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