Buying a car is a big budget for many people, 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 most fortunate time to perform these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your Citroen C-crosser? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is necessary to do this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Citroen C-crosser , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Citroen C-crosser.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Citroen C-crosser?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Citroen C-crosser represents a considerable budget, so we understand that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to understand the benefit of this repair, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Citroen C-crosser’s timing belt action
The timing of a Citroen C-crosser has a vital function in the smooth running of your engine. Obviously, 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 Citroen C-crosser is that it is internal to the engine unit. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually verify its state. So you might believe 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 Citroen C-crosser breaks, you will most definitely have to change the engine of this one. Obviously, 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 consequently vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Citroen C-crosser?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Citroen C-crosser? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we mentioned 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 Citroen C-crosser will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your Citroen C-crosser’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve 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 Citroen C-crosser?
As the timing belt of a Citroen C-crosser represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to change it yourself. Unfortunately it is very hard to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this operation, we will however fairly quickly describe the different steps to be accomplished to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Citroen C-crosser on stands, and depending on your engine unit you may 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, otherwise your engine unit will break. Remove the other components that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Remove the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must remove 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 Citroen C-crosser by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check 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 replace the timing belt of your Citroen C-crosser . Be aware 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 , depending on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Citroen C-crosser, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C-crosser category.
