Buying a car is a big budget for many people, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your motor vehicle, and for some maintenance acts the bill can be quite high. It is consequently logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Renault Master 2? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is essential to achieve this act of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Renault Master 2 , then, we are going to quickly demonstrate to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Renault Master 2.

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Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Renault Master 2?

As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Renault Master 2 represents an important budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the importance of this fix, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Renault Master 2’s timing belt function

The timing of a Renault Master 2 has an important function in the smooth running of your engine. In actual fact, 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 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 Renault Master 2 is that it is internal to the engine. And so, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually verify its state. So you might think 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 Renault Master 2 breaks, you will most definitely have to replace the engine of this one. In actual fact, 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 results are. It is consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Renault Master 2?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Renault Master 2? It is necessary 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 Master 2 will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Renault Master 2’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 replace the timing belt of an Renault Master 2?

As the timing belt of a Renault Master 2 represents a high budget, one can rationally wonder if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and just the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to consider this operation, we will even so quickly describe the different steps to be carried out to replace this timing belt:

  • Place the Renault Master 2 on stands, and depending on your engine you might 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, 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 Master 2 by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s data.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Verify that the engine unit is running effectively.

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 Renault Master 2 . 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 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.

To find more tips on the Renault Master 2, take a look at the Renault Master 2 category.