Buying a car is a big budget for most people, 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 consequently 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 replace the timing belt on your Volkswagen Amarok? For that, to begin with, we are going to find out why it is essential to achieve this process of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Volkswagen Amarok , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this change is done, and, finally, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Volkswagen Amarok.
Why do we need to replace the timing belt of an Volkswagen Amarok?
As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Volkswagen Amarok represents a very important budget, so we discover that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to discover the benefit of this fix, so we will fairly quickly describe why it is so important to do it on time.
Your Volkswagen Amarok’s timing belt function
The timing of a Volkswagen Amarok 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 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 Volkswagen Amarok is that it is internal to the engine unit. And therefore, contrary to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check 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 Volkswagen Amarok breaks, you will undoubtedly have to replace 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 results are. It is therefore vital to make your timing belt on time .
When to do the timing belt of its Volkswagen Amarok?
We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Volkswagen Amarok? It is necessary to know that each engine is different and as we mentioned 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 Volkswagen Amarok will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. However, look at your Volkswagen Amarok’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 replace the timing belt of an Volkswagen Amarok?
As the timing belt of a Volkswagen Amarok represents a high budget, one can rationally question if it is not possible to replace it yourself. Regrettably it is very tricky to access and just the most knowledgeable amateur mechanics and the most equipped with tools will be able to reflect on this procedure, we will however fairly quickly explain the different steps to be carried out to change this timing belt:
- Place the Volkswagen Amarok on stands, and depending on your engine unit you may have to remove a wheel. Remove the timing gearboxes
- To achieve this, 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 elements 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.
- Mount the new tension rollers, pay attention to the location of each one.
- Mount the new distribution of your Volkswagen Amarok by respecting the markers.
- Tension the belt according to the manufacturer’s specifics.
- Put the rest of it back together.
- Verify 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 Volkswagen Amarok . 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 , depending on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Take note that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.
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