Buying a car is a big budget for many of us, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is so obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to show you to you when to change the timing belt on your Peugeot 4008? For that, first of all, we are going to discover why it is important to do this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Peugeot 4008 , 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 Peugeot 4008.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Peugeot 4008?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Peugeot 4008 represents a very important budget, so we understand that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this repair, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Peugeot 4008’s timing belt action
The timing of a Peugeot 4008 has an important role 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 to work properly, 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 problem with the timing of a Peugeot 4008 is that it is internal to the engine. And so, contrary to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its condition. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are big. If the timing of your Peugeot 4008 breaks, you will undoubtedly have to change the engine of this one. Indeed, 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 significant the consequences are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Peugeot 4008?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Peugeot 4008? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we explained 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 4008 will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Peugeot 4008’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 change the timing belt of an Peugeot 4008?
As the timing belt of a Peugeot 4008 represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to change it yourself. Sadly it is very difficult to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to reflect on this process, we will however quickly describe the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Peugeot 4008 on stands, and depending 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 remove 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 4008 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine is running properly.
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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 Peugeot 4008 . 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 speaking 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.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Peugeot 4008, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 4008 category.
