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 motor vehicle, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your Nissan Pulsar? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is essential to achieve this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Nissan Pulsar , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Nissan Pulsar.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Nissan Pulsar?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Nissan Pulsar represents an important budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the value of this repair, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Nissan Pulsar’s timing belt function
The timing of a Nissan Pulsar has a vital function in the smooth running of your engine. In truth, 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 effectively, 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 in time?
The issue with the timing of a Nissan Pulsar is that it is internal to the engine. 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 unimportant component, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Nissan Pulsar breaks, you will definitely have to change the engine of this one. In truth, 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 vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Nissan Pulsar?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Nissan Pulsar? It is required to know that each engine is different and as we revealed 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 Nissan Pulsar will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your Nissan Pulsar’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 change the timing belt of an Nissan Pulsar?
As the timing belt of a Nissan Pulsar represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to change it yourself. Sadly it is very hard to access and just the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this operation, we will however fairly quickly describe the different steps to be accomplished to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Nissan Pulsar on stands, and based on your engine you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine elements remain in the right position, in any other case your engine will break. Remove the other components 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.
- Place the new water pump.
- Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Install the new distribution of your Nissan Pulsar 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 is running effectively.
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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 Nissan Pulsar . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a motor vehicle center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite a lot, but in general 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you have any further questions about the Nissan Pulsar, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Pulsar category.
