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 car, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is therefore logical to ask yourself when is the best time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Citroen Ds3? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is necessary to achieve this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Citroen Ds3 , then, we are going to quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Citroen Ds3.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Citroen Ds3?

As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Citroen Ds3 represents a considerable budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this repair, so we will quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Citroen Ds3’s timing belt objective

The timing of a Citroen Ds3 has an essential 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 allow 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 Citroen Ds3 is that it is internal to the engine. And as a result, unlike an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its state. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Citroen Ds3 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 as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more severe the results are. It is consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Citroen Ds3?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Citroen Ds3? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we revealed earlier, 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 Citroen Ds3 will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Citroen Ds3’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish 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 Citroen Ds3?

As the timing belt of a Citroen Ds3 represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and only the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will however quickly describe the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:

  • Place the Citroen Ds3 on stands, and depending on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
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  • To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine elements remain in the right position, in any other case your engine will break. Take out the other components 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.
  • Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
  • Install the new distribution of your Citroen Ds3 by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine unit is running properly.

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 Citroen Ds3 . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Citroen Ds3, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Ds3 category.