Buying a car is a big budget for the majority of us, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your car, and for some routine service works the bill can be quite high. It is therefore obvious to ask yourself when is the right time to execute these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your Tesla Model S? For that, first of all, we are going to see why it is necessary to achieve this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Tesla Model S , then, we are going to fairly quickly demonstrate to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Tesla Model S.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Tesla Model S?
As we explained to you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Tesla Model S represents an enormous budget, so we understand that you are cautious to do it and to allow you to understand the benefit of this repair, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Tesla Model S’s timing belt function
The timing of a Tesla Model S has a vital function in the smooth running of your engine. In truth, 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 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 Tesla Model S is that it is internal to the engine unit. And therefore, contrary to an accessory belt, it is difficult to visually verify its condition. So you might think that this belt is just an unimportant part, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Tesla Model S breaks, you will definitely have to change the engine of this one. In truth, 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 severe the consequences are. It is therefore vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Tesla Model S?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Tesla Model S? It is required to know that each engine is different and as we explained above, 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 Tesla Model S will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, look at your Tesla Model S’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 change the timing belt of an Tesla Model S?
As the timing belt of a Tesla Model S represents a high budget, one can logically wonder if it is not possible to change it oneself. Sadly it is very tricky to access and just the most experienced amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will have the ability to consider this operation, we will even so fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:
- Place the Tesla Model S on stands, and depending on your engine unit you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out 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. 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 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 Tesla Model S by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as indicated by the manufacturer’s info.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine 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 Tesla Model S . 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 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 unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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