Ram 1500 Timing Belts & Parts

A timing belt connects the engine camshaft and the crankshaft and ensures that their operation is perfectly synchronized. It can also drive a water pump and oil pump depending on the engine design. The timing belt is actually a solid, toothed belt made from rubber that is installed on the engine and kept tight by the timing belt tensioner. The tensioner ensures that the belt does not skip a tooth, or “jump time.” If a timing belt goes bad, your Ram 1500's engine will not be able to turn synchronously and will immediately stall. An internal engine damage can occur, and you will see the check engine light illuminating on the dashboard. When trying to start the engine, you may hear abnormal sounds, like metallic clattering noises.

Timing belts are mostly used in overhead cam engines and they are easier to service than timing chains. However, both have to be replaced within recommended intervals, since they can fail without warning. If it's time to replace this component on your truck as part of scheduled maintenance of due to a premature failure, look no further - you can find quality Ram 1500 timing belts & components in our store. We offer products by the most renowned manufacturers, such as Gates, Genuine, and DNJ.