Timing Belt – The Range Rover Sport TDV6

Here at NV Euro Motor a common question we get from our customers is, when should I replace the Timing Belt on my Range Rover Sport TDV6?

Timing Belt

Renew camshaft timing belts (Td6) @ 7 Years- 112,000 Miles or 182,000km whichever comes first.

What Happens when the Timing Belt Breaks

When timing belt breaks the camshaft stops turning and because only the crankshaft is turning the piston could make contact with the valves because they are not rotating in sync with each other when this happen you can have internal damage in the engine.

What is the Purpose of the Timing Belt

Timing belts allow your vehicle’s engine to operate. They connect your engine’s crankshaft to the camshaft and play a vital role in controlling the pistons and valves in your vehicle. Simply explained, the timing belt is a reinforced rubber band with teeth or notches on the inner side that precisely synchronize the opening and closing of the engine’s valves.

As the crankshaft turns, it sets the timing belt in motion. The timing belt then turns the camshaft and opens or closes each valve and allows the pistons to move up and down. For instance, in a four-stroke engine there are four phases: the intake phase, compression phase, combustion phase, and exhaust phase.

In the intake phase, air and fuel get pulled into the cylinders. In this phase the intake valves are open and the exhaust valves are closed. In the compression and combustion phases the air and fuel is mixed, compressed, and then ignited by the spark plugs. During these two phases all of the valves are closed.

The final stage is the exhaust phase where the air and fuel that remains exits out of the exhaust valve. In this phase the exhaust valves are open and the intake valves are closed. The timing belt must control all of the opening and closing of the valves and the timing of the pistons throughout each phase. The timing belt allows each step to occur in the precise order.

Contact us today or visit 80 Bullock Drive Unit 12 & 13 Markham, ON L3P 3P7 – we’re excited to help keep your Range Rover running at its best.