Buying a car is a big budget for many of us, however, 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 consequently obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to perform these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Mercedes Classe V? For that, first of all, we are going to discover why it is necessary to do this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Mercedes Classe V , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Mercedes Classe V.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Mercedes Classe V?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Mercedes Classe V represents an enormous budget, so we understand that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Mercedes Classe V’s timing belt function
The timing of a Mercedes Classe V has an essential function in the smooth running of your engine. In 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 allow the engine unit 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 unit.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed in time?
The issue with the timing of a Mercedes Classe V is that it is internal to the engine unit. And so, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually verify its state. 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 big. If the timing of your Mercedes Classe V breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. In 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 results are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Mercedes Classe V?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Mercedes Classe V? It is required to know that each engine 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 Mercedes Classe V will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your Mercedes Classe V’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve 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 Classe V?
As the timing belt of a Mercedes Classe V represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and just the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will even so fairly quickly explain the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Mercedes Classe V on stands, and based on your engine unit 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 unit components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit will break. Take out the other components 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 Mercedes Classe V by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check 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 replace the timing belt of your Mercedes Classe V . 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 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 unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you have any additional questions about the Mercedes Classe V, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Classe V category.
