Buying a car is a big budget for many of us, however, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Renault Latitude? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is essential to do this act of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Renault Latitude , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Renault Latitude.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Renault Latitude?

As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Renault Latitude 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 fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Renault Latitude’s timing belt function

The timing of a Renault Latitude has an essential 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 properly, 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 Latitude is that it is internal to the engine. And so, unlike an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually check its state. So you might believe that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Renault Latitude breaks, you will most certainly have to replace the engine of this one. Indeed, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more serious the results are. It is therefore crucial to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Renault Latitude?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Renault Latitude? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we described earlier, 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 Renault Latitude will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Renault Latitude’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish 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 Renault Latitude?

As the timing belt of a Renault Latitude represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it on your own. Regrettably it is very difficult to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this procedure, we will however fairly quickly describe the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:

  • Place the Renault Latitude on stands, and based on your engine you may have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
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  • To achieve this, 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 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 Latitude by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s data.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine unit is running properly.

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 Renault Latitude . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic 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 , based 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 want more tutorials on the Renault Latitude, go to our Renault Latitude category.