Buying a car is a big budget for most people, however, 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 therefore logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Peugeot 607? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is necessary to achieve this work of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Peugeot 607 , then, we are going to quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Peugeot 607.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Peugeot 607?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Peugeot 607 represents a very important budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the importance of this repair, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Peugeot 607’s timing belt function
The timing of a Peugeot 607 has an important 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 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 in time?
The issue with the timing of a Peugeot 607 is that it is internal to the engine. And so, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify 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 Peugeot 607 breaks, you will definitely 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 therefore crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Peugeot 607?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Peugeot 607? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we revealed 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 Peugeot 607 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Peugeot 607’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish before you do the timing . Typically, 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 607?
As the timing belt of a Peugeot 607 represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very difficult to access and just the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this process, we will however quickly summarize the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Peugeot 607 on stands, and based on your engine you might have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, 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 elements 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.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Install the new distribution of your Peugeot 607 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s specifics.
- 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 replace the timing belt of your Peugeot 607 . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic 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. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
To find more tips on the Peugeot 607, take a look at the Peugeot 607 category.
