Buying a car is a big budget for most of us, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the most fortunate 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is necessary to do this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Mercedes Benz GLC Class , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Mercedes Benz GLC Class.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Mercedes Benz GLC Class?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Mercedes Benz GLC Class represents an enormous budget, so we discover that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to discover the value of this fix, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Mercedes Benz GLC Class’s timing belt function
The timing of a Mercedes Benz GLC Class has an important purpose 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 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 in time?
The problem with the timing of a Mercedes Benz GLC Class is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, unlike an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check its condition. So you might believe 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. In actual fact, 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 consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Mercedes Benz GLC Class?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Mercedes Benz GLC Class? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we revealed above, 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, look at your Mercedes Benz GLC Class’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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class?
As the timing belt of a Mercedes Benz GLC Class represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this operation, we will nevertheless quickly summarize the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Mercedes Benz GLC Class on stands, and based on your engine you may have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To achieve 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 take out 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine unit is running properly.
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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 replace the timing belt of your Mercedes Benz GLC Class . 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 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 Mercedes Benz GLC Class, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Benz GLC Class category.
