Buying a car is a big budget for many of us, 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 consequently obvious to ask yourself when is the best time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Opel Zafira 3? For that, to begin with, we are going to discover why it is important to do this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Opel Zafira 3 , then, we are going to quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Opel Zafira 3.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Opel Zafira 3?

As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Opel Zafira 3 represents a considerable budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this fix, so we will quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Opel Zafira 3’s timing belt function

The timing of a Opel Zafira 3 has a vital purpose 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 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 on time?

The problem with the timing of a Opel Zafira 3 is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable 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 big. If the timing of your Opel Zafira 3 breaks, you will definitely 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 severe the outcomes are. It is therefore fundamental to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Opel Zafira 3?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Opel Zafira 3? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we described 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 Zafira 3 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Opel Zafira 3’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 Opel Zafira 3?

As the timing belt of a Opel Zafira 3 represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and only the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will nevertheless quickly describe the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:

  • Place the Opel Zafira 3 on stands, and based on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
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  • To get this done, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine components remain in the right position, in any other case 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 remove all the tensioning rollers and the water pump.
  • Mount the new water pump.
  • Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
  • Mount the new distribution of your Opel Zafira 3 by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s data.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine is running effectively.

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 Opel Zafira 3 . 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 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. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Opel Zafira 3, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Zafira 3 category.