Buying a car is a big budget for most people, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Mercedes Benz S Class? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is important to achieve this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Mercedes Benz S Class , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Mercedes Benz S Class.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Mercedes Benz S Class?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Mercedes Benz S Class represents a significant budget, so we discover that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to discover the value of this repair, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Mercedes Benz S Class’s timing belt objective
The timing of a Mercedes Benz S Class has a vital 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 properly, 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 Mercedes Benz S Class is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Mercedes Benz S Class breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. In actual fact, 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 serious the outcomes are. It is therefore fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Mercedes Benz S Class?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Mercedes Benz S Class? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we mentioned 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 Mercedes Benz S Class will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your Mercedes Benz S Class’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish 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 Mercedes Benz S Class?
As the timing belt of a Mercedes Benz S Class represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will nevertheless fairly quickly summarize the different steps to be accomplished to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Mercedes Benz S Class on stands, and depending on your engine you may have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, 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.
- Mount 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 S Class by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine 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 S Class . Be aware that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but in general 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you want more guides on the Mercedes Benz S Class, go to our Mercedes Benz S Class category.
