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 motor vehicle, 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 accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Citroen Jumper? 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 Citroen Jumper , 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 Citroen Jumper.

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

As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Citroen Jumper represents a significant budget, so we understand that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to understand the value of this repair, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Citroen Jumper’s timing belt action

The timing of a Citroen Jumper has an essential 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 vehicle travels, the more your belt will be solicited when starting the engine unit.

What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed in time?

The problem with the timing of a Citroen Jumper is that it is internal to the engine unit. And consequently, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually check its condition. So you might believe that this belt is just an unimportant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are big. If the timing of your Citroen Jumper breaks, you will definitely have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the outcomes are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Citroen Jumper?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Citroen Jumper? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we described 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 Citroen Jumper will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Citroen Jumper’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 Citroen Jumper?

As the timing belt of a Citroen Jumper represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this procedure, we will nevertheless fairly quickly describe the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:

  • Place the Citroen Jumper on stands, and based on your engine unit you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
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  • To get this done, 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. 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 Citroen Jumper by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s specifics.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Check that the engine is running effectively.

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 Citroen Jumper . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite a lot, but generally speaking 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.

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