After replacing a timing belt, would the markings of worn off, such as DO NOT CRIMP etc ? As I collected the car and was given the old timing belt back, but there is no sign of the markings, or the line up ones etc. Why would anybody consider crimping a timing belt?? Must be common for them to stamp DO NOT CRIMP on it
I don't know which car you're talking about, but if the tensioner runs on the back of the belt, I wouldn't be surprised if the markings were worn off by the next belt change. I would be equally surprised if nothing did run on the back of the belt, if all the markings dissappeared. I don't think DO NOT CRIMP is as common as you believe. TBH I can't recall ever seeing it, but that might be because, I only look to see if the part no is correct, and for any timing marks if needed. Mike.
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By crimp I've always assumed they mean bend very sharply - which is probably worth warning people about.
As for markings - not all belts have alignment markings, and even if they do most belts are tensioned by a roller on the reverse of the belt which in time will remove the very washy print that may not have even been there in the first place.
The one I have here says, do not crease, fold, or lubricate...
God knows what its off, it was found in my granddads shed.
The message from "Tom Burton" contains these words:
Fold, spindle or mutilate!
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