Buying a car is a big budget for most people, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your car, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is therefore logical to ask yourself when is the best time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to replace the timing belt on your Renault Kangoo 2? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is essential to achieve this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Renault Kangoo 2 , then, we are going to quickly describe to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Renault Kangoo 2.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Renault Kangoo 2?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Renault Kangoo 2 represents a significant budget, so we discover that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to discover the value of this fix, so we will quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Renault Kangoo 2’s timing belt function
The timing of a Renault Kangoo 2 has a vital 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 car 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 Renault Kangoo 2 is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, contrary to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually check its condition. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Renault Kangoo 2 breaks, you will undoubtedly 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 significant the outcomes are. It is consequently crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Renault Kangoo 2?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Renault Kangoo 2? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we described 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 Renault Kangoo 2 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, look at your Renault Kangoo 2’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 replace the timing belt of an Renault Kangoo 2?
As the timing belt of a Renault Kangoo 2 represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Unfortunately it is very difficult to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will even so quickly summarize the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Renault Kangoo 2 on stands, and depending on your engine you might have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To achieve this, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine elements remain in the right position, otherwise your engine will break. Take out the other elements that bother you (damper pulley for example).
- Take out the old distribution after loosening the tension rollers. Before positioning the new one, you must take out 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 Renault Kangoo 2 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify that the engine unit 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 replace the timing belt of your Renault Kangoo 2 . Be aware that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a car 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 , depending on the place where you do it and your engine. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you wish more guides on the Renault Kangoo 2, go to our Renault Kangoo 2 category.
