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 best time to perform these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to show you to you when to change the timing belt on your PORSCHE 718? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is important to do this act of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your PORSCHE 718 , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a PORSCHE 718.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an PORSCHE 718?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a PORSCHE 718 represents an important budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this repair, so we will fairly quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your PORSCHE 718’s timing belt action
The timing of a PORSCHE 718 has an essential role in the smooth running of your engine. In truth, 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 PORSCHE 718 is that it is internal to the engine. And so, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is difficult 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 change it in time are substantial. If the timing of your PORSCHE 718 breaks, you will most definitely have to change the engine of this one. In truth, the pistons will hit the valves and injure them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the results are. It is therefore primordial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its PORSCHE 718?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a PORSCHE 718? It is required 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 PORSCHE 718 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your PORSCHE 718’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve 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 change the timing belt of an PORSCHE 718?
As the timing belt of a PORSCHE 718 represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to change it oneself. Regrettably it is very difficult to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will even so fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the PORSCHE 718 on stands, and depending on your engine you may 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, otherwise 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.
- Install the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Install the new distribution of your PORSCHE 718 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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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 PORSCHE 718 . Take note 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 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the PORSCHE 718, do not hesitate to consult our PORSCHE 718 category.
