Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance works the bill can be quite high. It is therefore obvious to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your BMW X1? For that, first of all, we are going to discover why it is essential to do this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your BMW X1 , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a BMW X1.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an BMW X1?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a BMW X1 represents an important budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this repair, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your BMW X1’s timing belt function
The timing of a BMW X1 has an essential 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 on time?
The problem with the timing of a BMW X1 is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually verify its state. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are big. If the timing of your BMW X1 breaks, you will definitely 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 serious the results are. It is therefore fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its BMW X1?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a BMW X1? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we described earlier, we must not miss on the replacement of this component. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your BMW X1 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your BMW X1’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve before you do the timing . Generally, 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 X1?
As the timing belt of a BMW X1 represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very difficult to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to reflect on this operation, we will however quickly explain the different steps to be performed to change this timing belt:
- Place the BMW X1 on stands, and based on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove 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. Remove the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Remove 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.
- 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 X1 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify that the engine unit is running effectively.
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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 change the timing belt of your BMW X1 . Take note that if you do it at the garage area 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 be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you wish more guides on the BMW X1, go to our BMW X1 category.
