Buying a car is a big budget for the majority 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 therefore logical to ask yourself when is the right time to execute 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 PORSCHE PANAMERA? For that, to begin with, we are going to see why it is necessary to do this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your PORSCHE PANAMERA , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a PORSCHE PANAMERA.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an PORSCHE PANAMERA?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a PORSCHE PANAMERA represents a very important budget, so we discover that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to discover the value of this repair, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your PORSCHE PANAMERA’s timing belt function
The timing of a PORSCHE PANAMERA has a vital 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 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 on time?
The issue with the timing of a PORSCHE PANAMERA is that it is internal to the engine. And as a result, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its state. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your PORSCHE PANAMERA breaks, you will definitely 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 significant the outcomes are. It is therefore fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its PORSCHE PANAMERA?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a PORSCHE PANAMERA? 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 PORSCHE PANAMERA will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, look at your PORSCHE PANAMERA’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 replace the timing belt of an PORSCHE PANAMERA?
As the timing belt of a PORSCHE PANAMERA represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Sadly it is very hard to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this operation, we will nevertheless quickly explain the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:
- Place the PORSCHE PANAMERA on stands, and based 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 elements 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.
- Place the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your PORSCHE PANAMERA by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine is running properly.
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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 PORSCHE PANAMERA . 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 quite a lot, but generally speaking 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. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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