Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your car, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the best time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to describe to you when to change the timing belt on your Bmw X2? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is important to do this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Bmw X2 , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Bmw X2.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Bmw X2?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Bmw X2 represents a significant budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the value of this repair, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Bmw X2’s timing belt function
The timing of a Bmw X2 has an essential purpose in the smooth running of your engine. In actual fact, 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 unit 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 unit.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The issue with the timing of a Bmw X2 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And consequently, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is difficult 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 change it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Bmw X2 breaks, you will most certainly have to change the engine of this one. In actual fact, the pistons will hit the valves and injure 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 consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Bmw X2?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Bmw X2? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we explained above, 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 X2 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Bmw X2’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 change the timing belt of an Bmw X2?
As the timing belt of a Bmw X2 represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to change it yourself. Sadly it is very hard to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to reflect on this operation, we will nevertheless fairly quickly describe the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Bmw X2 on stands, and depending on your engine unit you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit 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 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 X2 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine 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 Bmw X2 . 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 quite a lot, but in general we estimate that the price of the distribution varies between 400 and 900 euros , depending on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you wish more guides on the Bmw X2, go to our Bmw X2 category.
