Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, 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 execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Bmw Serie 2? 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 Bmw Serie 2 , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Bmw Serie 2.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Bmw Serie 2?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Bmw Serie 2 represents a significant budget, so we discover that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to discover the benefit of this fix, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Bmw Serie 2’s timing belt action
The timing of a Bmw Serie 2 has an important role 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 enable the engine to work properly, and avoid any risk of engine breakage. The shorter the distance your vehicle travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The problem with the timing of a Bmw Serie 2 is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its condition. So you might believe that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Bmw Serie 2 breaks, you will most definitely have to replace the engine of this one. Indeed, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the outcomes are. It is therefore primordial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Bmw Serie 2?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Bmw Serie 2? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we revealed above, 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 Bmw Serie 2 will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Bmw Serie 2’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . On average, 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 Bmw Serie 2?
As the timing belt of a Bmw Serie 2 represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Unfortunately it is very difficult to access and only the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will however fairly quickly explain the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Bmw Serie 2 on stands, and based on your engine you might have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine will break. Take out the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Take out the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must remove all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Bmw Serie 2 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 properly.
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Replacing 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 replace the timing belt of your Bmw Serie 2 . Be aware that if you do it at the garage area of the brand or at a motor vehicle 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 further questions about the Bmw Serie 2, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 2 category.
