The timing belt is one of the most essential elements of a car. But, if we are not careful, the rupture of a belt will sometimes induce irreversible engine malfunctions. Everyone has already heard that it is necessary to change the timing belt, on the Volkswagen 1500 as well as on any type of vehicle. In order to correctly understand the subject, we will go around the question about the timing belt: What is its role, why to change it, when to change it, and finally how to change it. Discover our special article timing belt!
What is the purpose of a timing belt on a Volkswagen 1500?
In order to understand the role of the belt of any Volkswagen 1500, it is necessary to know what the famous distribution. In fact, distribution is the overall mechanical parts that drive the admission phase (the valves) of the air-fuel mixture, But also exhaust. The timing belt is a toothed belt, driven by the crankshaft pinion, which subsequently drives the pulley camshaft. Depending on the different types of vehicles, the latter may at the same time drive the pulley of the injection pump but also the pulley of the water pump in almost all engines. To put it simply, it is the timing belt that gives the possibility to drive the pistons and other parts of the engine block so synchronized.
Why change the timing belt on a Volkswagen 1500?
Because of its material in caoutchouc, the distribution belt will deteriorate over time. If you drive a lot, the belt becomes much less flexible and much less enduring. This phenomenon becomes more and more important if you drive in urban areas, with frequent starts. If, on the contrary, you do not drive much, the belt will sometimes deform by remaining day and night in the same position. If this strap bursts or comes loose, this causes engine stop immediate. Also, because of the contraction, it can damage valuable components of the engine block. It is therefore essential to be cautious. We will now find out when to change it.
When to change the timing belt on a Volkswagen 1500?
The problem with the belt is that it does not necessarily have a wear indicator. It is not easy to judge its state, especially that it happens to be hardly accessible in your engine. The best way not to create an engine breakage is to read the manufacturer's directions. However, it is often wiser to trust mechanics. It is still frequently advisable to change them every 100 000 km, or all 5 years. Several causes, such as coolant or oil leaks, can damage the belt more quickly.
How to change the timing belt on a Volkswagen 1500?
Replacing the timing belt on a Volkswagen 1500 is not easy. In fact, it is a very important part of the engine, therefore when it is not properly done, it will inevitably create very significant damage to the engine. This manipulation is therefore not recommended without the presence of a mechanic. To change the timing belt, you must first obtain the distribution kit whole. You will find below the steps to follow in order to replace your belt:
- Make sure to loosen the tensioner pulley if you want to loosen the belt.
- Remove the timing belt.
- Disassemble all the roller rollers and the water pump.
- Secure the new water pump in place
- Return the rollers to their respective locations
- Put the timing belt in place following the marks
- Tighten the belt respecting the recommended tension using a tensiometer
- Operate the engine manually, which equals 4 city turns
Conclusion
It therefore seems important to understand a few factors before starting work. The belt is a basic element of the vehicle, it is the latter that will synchronize some parts. Its inevitable degradation makes it necessary to change it very frequently. If you leave too much lying around, the whole thing will sometimes damage the vehicle irreversibly. And finally, it is still important to have very good mechanical skills to start these tasks. That's it, the key is now in your hands. Good road !