Buying a car is a big budget for many of us, nevertheless, 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 best time to perform these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. In this article we are going to describe to you when to replace the timing belt on your Renault Trafic 2? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is necessary to achieve this work of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Renault Trafic 2 , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Renault Trafic 2.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Renault Trafic 2?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Renault Trafic 2 represents an important budget, so we understand that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to understand the importance of this repair, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Renault Trafic 2’s timing belt objective
The timing of a Renault Trafic 2 has an important 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 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 Trafic 2 is that it is internal to the engine. And so, unlike an accessory belt, it is impossible to visually verify its state. 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 substantial. If the timing of your Renault Trafic 2 breaks, you will most certainly have to replace the engine of this one. Obviously, the pistons will hit the valves and damage them, and the camshaft will as well break. The faster the engine is running at the moment of the breakage, the more severe the outcomes are. It is consequently crucial to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Renault Trafic 2?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Renault Trafic 2? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we revealed 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 Trafic 2 will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, look at your Renault Trafic 2’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can achieve 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 Trafic 2?
As the timing belt of a Renault Trafic 2 represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Regrettably it is very difficult to access and only the most skilled amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this operation, we will even so fairly quickly describe the different steps to be performed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Renault Trafic 2 on stands, and depending on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To get this done, 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. 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.
- Place the new water pump.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Renault Trafic 2 by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify that the engine is running properly.
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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 replace the timing belt of your Renault Trafic 2 . 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 in general 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 note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Renault Trafic 2, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Trafic 2 category.
