Buying a car is a big budget for most people, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance works the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the right time to perform these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your GMC Sierra? For that, to begin with, we are going to discover why it is necessary to achieve this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your GMC Sierra , then, we are going to quickly describe to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a GMC Sierra.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an GMC Sierra?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a GMC Sierra represents a very important budget, so we discover that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to discover the benefit of this fix, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your GMC Sierra’s timing belt function
The timing of a GMC Sierra has a vital 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 enable the engine to work effectively, 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 in time?
The problem with the timing of a GMC Sierra is that it is internal to the engine. And therefore, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually verify its condition. So you might believe that this belt is just an unimportant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your GMC Sierra breaks, you will most certainly have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, 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 serious the consequences are. It is consequently crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its GMC Sierra?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a GMC Sierra? It is required to know that each engine 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 GMC Sierra will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your GMC Sierra’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 GMC Sierra?
As the timing belt of a GMC Sierra represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Sadly it is very tricky to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this process, we will however quickly explain the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the GMC Sierra on stands, and depending on your engine you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine elements 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 take out all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your GMC Sierra by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify that the engine is running effectively.
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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 GMC Sierra . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite a lot, but generally speaking 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.
If you want more guides on the GMC Sierra, go to our GMC Sierra category.
