noun: A timing
belt, or cam
belt (informal usage), is a part of an internal combustion engine that controls the timing of the engine'
s valves. The
belt itself is one of man's most painstaking automotive repairs as it requires 5-8 hours to replace. A timing belt repair is one of the most unsatisfactory jobs because it does not show any sign of improvement after replacing. A common timing belt repair is $700 dollars at a mechanic and almost $1,000 at a dealership. A
poor functioning timing belt can also be an excuse to hang with friends.
Boy 1: "Yo dude can you chill this weekend?"
Boy 2:"Nah
man I gotta change the timing
belt in the
truck."
Boy 1:"Alright I guess Ill talk to you later."