Buying a car is a big budget for the majority of us, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your car, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is consequently logical to ask yourself when is the right time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Ds Ds 3 Crossback? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is essential to do this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Ds Ds 3 Crossback , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Ds Ds 3 Crossback.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Ds Ds 3 Crossback?

As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Ds Ds 3 Crossback represents an enormous budget, so we understand that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Ds Ds 3 Crossback’s timing belt function

The timing of a Ds Ds 3 Crossback has an essential role 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 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.

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

The problem with the timing of a Ds Ds 3 Crossback is that it is internal to the engine. And so, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually verify its state. So you might presume that this belt is just an unimportant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Ds Ds 3 Crossback breaks, you will definitely have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, the pistons will hit the valves and injure them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the consequences are. It is consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Ds Ds 3 Crossback?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Ds Ds 3 Crossback? It is required to know that each engine is different and as we mentioned 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 Ds Ds 3 Crossback will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Ds Ds 3 Crossback’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve before you do the timing . On average, 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 Ds Ds 3 Crossback?

As the timing belt of a Ds Ds 3 Crossback represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Sadly it is very hard to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this procedure, we will however fairly quickly explain the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:

  • Place the Ds Ds 3 Crossback on stands, and depending on your engine you might 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 elements remain in the right position, in any other case your engine 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.
  • Mount the new water pump.
  • Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
  • Install the new distribution of your Ds Ds 3 Crossback 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.

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 replace the timing belt of your Ds Ds 3 Crossback . Take note that if you do it at the garage area 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. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

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