Buying a car is a big budget for most 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 therefore logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to carry out these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. On this page we are going to describe to you when to change the timing belt on your Tesla Model X? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is essential to achieve this process of maintenance, then, when to do the timing belt of your Tesla Model X , then, we are going to fairly quickly describe to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Tesla Model X.
Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Tesla Model X?
As we informed you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Tesla Model X represents an important budget, so we understand that you are reluctant to do it and to allow you to understand the benefit of this repair, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Tesla Model X’s timing belt action
The timing of a Tesla Model X has a vital purpose in the smooth running of your engine. In 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 enable 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 in time?
The problem with the timing of a Tesla Model X is that it is internal to the engine. And consequently, unlike an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check its condition. So you might think that this belt is just an insignificant component, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are enormous. If the timing of your Tesla Model X breaks, you will most definitely have to change the engine of this one. In fact, the pistons will hit the valves and damage 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 fundamental to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Tesla Model X?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to produce the timing belt of a Tesla Model X? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we mentioned 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 Tesla Model X will be the less you will have to worry about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Tesla Model X’s service book to get the exact life and maximum mileage you can accomplish 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 X?
As the timing belt of a Tesla Model X represents a high budget, one can logically question if it is not possible to change it yourself. 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 procedure, we will however fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be executed to replace this timing belt:
- Place the Tesla Model X on stands, and based on your engine you may possibly have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
- To do 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 components 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 X by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s data.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Check that the engine unit 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 replace the timing belt of your Tesla Model X . Take note that if you do it at the garage of the brand or at a car center like Feu Vert the price can vary quite a lot, but generally 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. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Tesla Model X, do not hesitate to consult our Tesla Model X category.
