Timing Belt
Core automotive repair vocabulary, explains real mechanic challenge
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."