Your cars engine is a very intricate machine. It needs all of the parts working together properly to be able to smoothly work. The timing belt is a very important part of your car's engine. It drives your engine's crankshaft and operates your car's camshaft, making the engines valve open and close. If at some point the timing belt breaks, it can cause a very serious problem to your car's engine, especially if the car is running when this occurs.