Buying a car is a big budget for many people, nevertheless, 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 so obvious to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Ford B-max? For that, to begin with, we are going to discover why it is necessary to do this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Ford B-max , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Ford B-max.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Ford B-max?

As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Ford B-max represents a considerable budget, so we discover that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to discover the value of this repair, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Ford B-max’s timing belt objective

The timing of a Ford B-max has a vital role 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 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 Ford B-max is that it is internal to the engine. And so, 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 enormous. If the timing of your Ford B-max breaks, you will definitely have to replace the engine of this one. In truth, 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 severe the consequences are. It is therefore vital to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Ford B-max?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Ford B-max? 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 component. The more we advance in time the more the manufacturers improve the timing belt and normally the more recent your Ford B-max will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Ford B-max’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . Typically, 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 Ford B-max?

As the timing belt of a Ford B-max represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Sadly it is very tricky to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this operation, we will nevertheless quickly explain the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:

  • Place the Ford B-max on stands, and based on your engine you might have to remove a wheel. Take out 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. Take out the other elements 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.
  • Place the new water pump.
  • Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
  • Install the new distribution of your Ford B-max by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s info.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine unit 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 Ford B-max . Take note that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary 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. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

If you wish more tutorials on the Ford B-max, go to our Ford B-max category.