Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, and for some maintenance works the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the best time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Fiat Punto 2? For that, first of all, we are going to discover why it is essential to achieve this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Fiat Punto 2 , then, we are going to quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Fiat Punto 2.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Fiat Punto 2?

As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Fiat Punto 2 represents a considerable budget, so we understand that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to understand the value of this repair, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Fiat Punto 2’s timing belt function

The timing of a Fiat Punto 2 has an important role in the smooth running of your engine. In actual fact, 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 in time?

The issue with the timing of a Fiat Punto 2 is that it is internal to the engine. And as a result, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its condition. So you might think that this belt is just an unimportant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are big. If the timing of your Fiat Punto 2 breaks, you will most definitely have to replace the engine of this one. In actual fact, 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 significant the outcomes are. It is therefore vital to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Fiat Punto 2?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Fiat Punto 2? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we described 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 Fiat Punto 2 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Fiat Punto 2’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 Fiat Punto 2?

As the timing belt of a Fiat Punto 2 represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Sadly it is very difficult to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this procedure, we will nevertheless quickly explain the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:

  • Place the Fiat Punto 2 on stands, and based on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
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  • To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine components remain in the right position, otherwise your engine 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 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 Fiat Punto 2 by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s data.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify 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 Fiat Punto 2 . 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 in general 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. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Fiat Punto 2, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Punto 2 category.