Buying a car is a big budget for most people, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Audi Rs5? For that, to begin with, we are going to see why it is important to do this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Audi Rs5 , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Audi Rs5.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Audi Rs5?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Audi Rs5 represents an important budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the importance of this repair, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Audi Rs5’s timing belt action
The timing of a Audi Rs5 has a vital purpose in the smooth running of your engine. Indeed, it will have the mission to synchronize the valves and pistons, and to make the link between the camshaft, the water pump, the crankshaft and the injection pump . It will allow the engine to work effectively, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your car travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed in time?
The problem with the timing of a Audi Rs5 is that it is internal to the engine. And therefore, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check its state. So you might believe that this belt is just an unimportant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are big. If the timing of your Audi Rs5 breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. Indeed, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more significant the consequences are. It is therefore vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Audi Rs5?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Audi Rs5? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we explained earlier, we must not miss on the replacement of this part. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Audi Rs5 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your Audi Rs5’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . Typically, timing belts have a life of 5 to 10 years and a maximum mileage between 80, 000 and 200, 000km .
How to replace the timing belt of an Audi Rs5?
As the timing belt of a Audi Rs5 represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very hard to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will even so quickly summarize the different steps to be performed to change this timing belt:
- Place the Audi Rs5 on stands, and based on your engine you might have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine components remain in the right position, otherwise your engine will break. Take out the other components that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Take out the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must take out all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
- Place the new water pump.
- Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Install the new distribution of your Audi Rs5 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify that the engine unit is running effectively.
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Changing the timing belt how much does it cost?
And finally, we’ll try to give you an idea of the price if you want to change the timing belt of your Audi Rs5 . Take note that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but generally we estimate that the price of the distribution varies between 400 and 900 euros , based on the place where you do it and your engine. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Audi Rs5, do not hesitate to consult our Audi Rs5 category.
