Buying a car is a big budget for many people, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your car, 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 describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Nissan Versa? 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 Nissan Versa , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Nissan Versa.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Nissan Versa?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Nissan Versa represents an important budget, so we understand that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Nissan Versa’s timing belt function
The timing of a Nissan Versa has an important 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 issue with the timing of a Nissan Versa is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is impossible 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 substantial. If the timing of your Nissan Versa breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, 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 significant the outcomes are. It is consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Nissan Versa?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Nissan Versa? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we mentioned 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 Nissan Versa will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, check out your Nissan Versa’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 Nissan Versa?
As the timing belt of a Nissan Versa represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very hard to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will however fairly quickly summarize the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Nissan Versa on stands, and depending 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 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 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 Nissan Versa by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine unit 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 Nissan Versa . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary a lot, but generally 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 note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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