Buying a car is a big budget for many people, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the right time to accomplish 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 Opel Mokka? For that, to begin with, we are going to discover why it is important to do this act of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Opel Mokka , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Opel Mokka.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Opel Mokka?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Opel Mokka represents a very important budget, so we figure out that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this repair, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Opel Mokka’s timing belt function
The timing of a Opel Mokka has a vital function in the smooth running of your engine. Indeed, 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 unit 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 unit.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The issue with the timing of a Opel Mokka is that it is internal to the engine unit. And so, unlike an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually check its state. So you might believe that this belt is just an unimportant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Opel Mokka breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace the engine of this one. Indeed, 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 serious the consequences are. It is consequently crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Opel Mokka?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Opel Mokka? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we mentioned 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 Opel Mokka will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, check out your Opel Mokka’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve before you do the timing . On average, 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 Opel Mokka?
As the timing belt of a Opel Mokka represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Sadly it is very hard to access and only the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this process, we will however quickly summarize the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Opel Mokka on stands, and based on your engine unit you may have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To do this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit components remain in the right position, otherwise 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 Opel Mokka by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s specifics.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify 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 replace the timing belt of your Opel Mokka . 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 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 unit. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
In the event that you have any further questions about the Opel Mokka, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Mokka category.
