Buying a car is a big budget for many people, however, to this one you will have to add the routine service of your motor vehicle, and for some routine service acts the bill can be quite high. It is so logical to ask yourself when is the most fortunate time to accomplish these repairs and not do them “for nothing”. Today we are going to explain to you when to change the timing belt on your Volkswagen Transporter 6? For that, first of all, we are going to find out why it is important to do this act of routine service, then, when to do the timing belt of your Volkswagen Transporter 6 , then, we are going to fairly quickly explain to you how this replace is done, and, at last, how much it costs to do the timing belt of a Volkswagen Transporter 6.

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Why do we need to change the timing belt of an Volkswagen Transporter 6?

As we told you in introduction, changing a timing belt on a Volkswagen Transporter 6 represents an enormous budget, so we figure out that you are hesitant to do it and to allow you to figure out the importance of this fix, so we will fairly quickly explain why it is so important to do it on time.

Your Volkswagen Transporter 6’s timing belt function

The timing of a Volkswagen Transporter 6 has a vital function 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 allow the engine unit to work properly, 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 issue with the timing of a Volkswagen Transporter 6 is that it is internal to the engine unit. And therefore, in contrast to an accessory belt, it is unachievable to visually check its condition. So you might believe that this belt is just an insignificant part, but the risks you take if you don’t change it in time are substantial. If the timing of your Volkswagen Transporter 6 breaks, you will undoubtedly have to change 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 significant the consequences are. It is consequently primordial to make your timing belt on time .

When to do the timing belt of its Volkswagen Transporter 6?

We will now answer the question that you all have to ask yourselves, when to make the timing belt of a Volkswagen Transporter 6? It is necessary to know that each engine unit is different and as we revealed earlier, 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 Volkswagen Transporter 6 will be the less you will have to get worried about your belt. Nevertheless, check out your Volkswagen Transporter 6’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 change the timing belt of an Volkswagen Transporter 6?

As the timing belt of a Volkswagen Transporter 6 represents a high budget, one can rationally 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 process, we will however fairly quickly illustrate the different steps to be accomplished to change this timing belt:

  • Place the Volkswagen Transporter 6 on stands, and based on your engine unit you may have to remove a wheel. Take out the timing gearboxes
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  • To get this done, you must buy the timing kit so that all the engine unit components remain in the right position, in any other case your engine unit 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 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 Transporter 6 by respecting the markers.
  • Tension the belt as outlined by the manufacturer’s info.
  • Put the rest of it back together.
  • Check that the engine unit is running properly.

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 Volkswagen Transporter 6 . Be aware that if you do it at the mechanic of the brand or at a motor vehicle 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 , based on the place where you do it and your engine unit. Please be aware that the kits include the belt, idlers and water pump.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Transporter 6, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Transporter 6 category.