Buying a car is a big budget for most people, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the best time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Peugeot 106? For that, to begin with, we are going to see why it is essential to do this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Peugeot 106 , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Peugeot 106.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Peugeot 106?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Peugeot 106 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 fairly quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Peugeot 106’s timing belt action
The timing of a Peugeot 106 has an essential 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 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 on time?
The problem with the timing of a Peugeot 106 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And so, unlike an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its state. So you might believe that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Peugeot 106 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 severe the outcomes are. It is therefore crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Peugeot 106?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Peugeot 106? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we mentioned above, 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 Peugeot 106 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your Peugeot 106’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish 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 Peugeot 106?
As the timing belt of a Peugeot 106 represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Unfortunately it is very hard to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to reflect on this procedure, we will even so fairly quickly explain the different steps to be performed to change this timing belt:
- Place the Peugeot 106 on stands, and based on your engine unit you might have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit elements remain in the right position, otherwise your engine unit 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.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Peugeot 106 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to 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 change the timing belt of your Peugeot 106 . 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 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 unit. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
In the event that you have any further questions about the Peugeot 106, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 106 category.
