Buying a car is a big budget for most people, nevertheless, to this one you will have to add the maintenance of your car, and for some maintenance works 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”. Today we are going to show you to you when to replace the timing belt on your Renault Maxity? For that, to begin with, we are going to see why it is necessary to achieve this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Renault Maxity , then, we are going to quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Renault Maxity.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Renault Maxity?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Renault Maxity represents a very important budget, so we figure out that you are cautious 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 Maxity’s timing belt function
The timing of a Renault Maxity has an essential purpose 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 unit 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 unit.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed in time?
The issue with the timing of a Renault Maxity is that it is internal to the engine unit. And therefore, unlike an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually check its state. So you might presume that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t replace it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Renault Maxity breaks, you will definitely have to replace the engine of this one. Indeed, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more significant the outcomes are. It is therefore crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Renault Maxity?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Renault Maxity? It is required to know that each engine unit is different and as we described 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 Renault Maxity will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, check out your Renault Maxity’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve 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 Maxity?
As the timing belt of a Renault Maxity represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and only the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this procedure, we will however quickly summarize the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:
- Place the Renault Maxity on stands, and depending on your engine unit you might have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit 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.
- Mount the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Renault Maxity 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 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 Renault Maxity . 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 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 unit. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If you have any additional questions about the Renault Maxity, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Maxity category.
