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 motor vehicle, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Fiat Ducato 2? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is important to do this act of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Fiat Ducato 2 , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Fiat Ducato 2.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Fiat Ducato 2?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Fiat Ducato 2 represents a considerable budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the value of this repair, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Fiat Ducato 2’s timing belt function
The timing of a Fiat Ducato 2 has an important purpose in the smooth running of your engine. In truth, 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 problem with the timing of a Fiat Ducato 2 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And therefore, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its condition. 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 enormous. If the timing of your Fiat Ducato 2 breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. In truth, the pistons will hit the valves and injure them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more severe the consequences are. It is consequently crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Fiat Ducato 2?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Fiat Ducato 2? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we explained 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 Fiat Ducato 2 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your Fiat Ducato 2’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 Fiat Ducato 2?
As the timing belt of a Fiat Ducato 2 represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Regrettably it is very difficult to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this procedure, we will however fairly quickly describe the different steps to be executed to change this timing belt:
- Place the Fiat Ducato 2 on stands, and depending on your engine unit you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To do this, 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.
- Place the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Fiat Ducato 2 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s specifics.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify 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 change the timing belt of your Fiat Ducato 2 . 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 quite 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 unit. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Fiat Ducato 2, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Ducato 2 category.
