Buying a car is a big budget for many people, 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 obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to carry out 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 Modus? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is important to achieve this act of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Renault Modus , then, we are going to quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Renault Modus.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Renault Modus?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Renault Modus represents an enormous budget, so we figure out that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to figure out the benefit of this fix, so we will quickly show you why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Renault Modus’s timing belt objective
The timing of a Renault Modus has an essential 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 unit 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 unit.
What are the risks if the timing belt is not changed on time?
The problem with the timing of a Renault Modus is that it is internal to the engine unit. And consequently, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually verify its condition. So you might believe 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 Modus breaks, you will most definitely have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, the pistons will hit the valves and destroy them, and the camshaft will also break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more severe the outcomes are. It is consequently fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Renault Modus?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Renault Modus? It is required to know that each engine is different and as we explained 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 Modus will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. However, check out your Renault Modus’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 Modus?
As the timing belt of a Renault Modus represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it oneself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to reflect on this procedure, we will even so quickly describe the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:
- Place the Renault Modus on stands, and based 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 elements remain in the right position, otherwise 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 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 Modus by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine is running effectively.
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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 Renault Modus . 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 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 unit. Please note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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