Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, nevertheless, 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 consequently obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to execute 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 Focus C-max? For that, to begin with, we are going to discover why it is essential to achieve this act of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Ford Focus C-max , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Ford Focus C-max.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Ford Focus C-max?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Ford Focus C-max represents a considerable budget, so we understand that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to understand the benefit of this repair, so we will fairly quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Ford Focus C-max’s timing belt function
The timing of a Ford Focus C-max 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 allow the engine to work properly, 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.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The problem with the timing of a Ford Focus C-max is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its state. 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 Ford Focus C-max breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more severe the results are. It is consequently vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Ford Focus C-max?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Ford Focus C-max? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we described 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 Ford Focus C-max will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your Ford Focus C-max’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 Ford Focus C-max?
As the timing belt of a Ford Focus C-max represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Sadly it is very tricky to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will nevertheless fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Ford Focus C-max on stands, and based on your engine 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 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.
- Place the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Ford Focus C-max by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s specifics.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine unit is running properly.
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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 Focus C-max . Take note that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a motor vehicle 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 , 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 further questions about the Ford Focus C-max, do not hesitate to consult our Ford Focus C-max category.
