Buying a car is a big budget for many people, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, and for some maintenance works the bill can be quite high. It is therefore logical to ask yourself when is the best time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your Peugeot 5008? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is necessary to do this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Peugeot 5008 , 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 5008.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Peugeot 5008?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Peugeot 5008 represents a considerable budget, so we understand that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Peugeot 5008’s timing belt function
The timing of a Peugeot 5008 has an important purpose 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 allow 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 on time?
The issue with the timing of a Peugeot 5008 is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, unlike an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its state. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are big. If the timing of your Peugeot 5008 breaks, you will definitely have to change the engine of this one. Obviously, 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 serious the outcomes are. It is therefore primordial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Peugeot 5008?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Peugeot 5008? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we explained above, 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 Peugeot 5008 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Peugeot 5008’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve 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 change the timing belt of an Peugeot 5008?
As the timing belt of a Peugeot 5008 represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to change it yourself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this operation, we will nevertheless fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Peugeot 5008 on stands, and depending on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- 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 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.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Peugeot 5008 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.
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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 change the timing belt of your Peugeot 5008 . 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 in general 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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