Buying a car is a big budget for the majority 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 right time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your BMW X3? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is essential to achieve this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your BMW X3 , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a BMW X3.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an BMW X3?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a BMW X3 represents an enormous budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your BMW X3’s timing belt action
The timing of a BMW X3 has an essential function 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 unit to work properly, 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 problem with the timing of a BMW X3 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And as a result, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check its condition. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are substantial. If the timing of your BMW X3 breaks, you will most certainly have to change the engine of this one. Indeed, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the results are. It is therefore vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its BMW X3?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a BMW X3? It is necessary to know that each engine 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 X3 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your BMW X3’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 change the timing belt of an BMW X3?
As the timing belt of a BMW X3 represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to change it oneself. Unfortunately it is very difficult to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will nevertheless fairly quickly summarize the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the BMW X3 on stands, and based on your engine unit you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit elements remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit 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.
- Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Install the new distribution of your BMW X3 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine 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 X3 . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic 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 unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the BMW X3, do not hesitate to consult our BMW X3 category.
