Replacing the belt yourself
So, diagnostics have determined that the belt is worn out and it’s time to replace it. Now you need to prepare everything you need and begin the repairs. What do we need for this? Of course, you will have to go to the store and buy all the necessary consumables there. You will also need to prepare keys, screwdrivers, a pry bar and a jack. The car is placed on a level surface. Repairs should only begin when the engine is cool. For safety reasons, the left terminal of the battery should be disconnected.
- Remove the casing from the air filter.
- We remove all interfering pipes.
- Remove the housing from the air filter.
- We remove the wheel on the right, and with it the motor protection.
- Drain the coolant and install a jack under the engine.
- Unscrew the right mudguard. A 10mm socket should be used for this purpose.
- Remove the engine mount located on the right. To do this you will have to unscrew several bolts and nuts.
- After we remove the pillow, we can already get to the tension roller
- Remove the timing belt protective cover.
- We set the top dead center.
- Turn the crankshaft to the right. After this, the marks on the camshaft gears should align.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley.
- After this we need to fix the crankshaft. Here's how to achieve this. In fifth gear, insert a screwdriver into the brake disc. It should jam the disc against the caliper. It should be placed slightly below the caliper, since the disc will rotate clockwise.
- After blocking the crankshaft, remove the bolt.
- At this point we set all the necessary marks. And the mark located on the crankshaft should align with the mark on the body.
- Loosen the fastening that secures the pump. To do this, use a 5mm hex key.
- Remove the motor support bracket.
- We turn the pump clockwise, thereby loosening the tension of the belt drive. To do this we use the key at 41.
- After removing the parasitic roller, we remove the timing belt itself.
Installation
- We fix the camshafts and remove the gears from them. We use the key at 17.
- Remove the tension roller and plastic protection.
- We remove the pump and immediately install a new one in its place (if required).
- We put the plastic protection, camshaft gears and rollers in place. We tighten all the bolts.
- Installing a new transmission. This must be done in the direction of the arrows marked on it. An incorrectly installed belt will also work, but its teeth will wear out very quickly.
- The new belt is first put on the camshaft gear, then on the idler roller, on the belt tension roller and on the pump.
- Make sure the belt tension is correct. After tensioning it, turn the pump clockwise until the marks are completely aligned.
- We tighten the water supply pump and once again make sure that all the marks match.
- Now let's install all the other parts.
Tools and accessories
In order to change the timing belt on this car we will need: a great desire, two cups of coffee and a special key for 41. If there are no problems with the first two, then the special key must either be ordered in advance or made by yourself. We used to make it out of metal about 2 mm thick, it didn’t turn out very nicely, but as they say, “no fish, no fish.”
Materials: timing belt, tensioner and idler pulley, and always a pump.
We definitely change the pump. Because as soon as you turn the old pump, when you re-tension it, it will definitely leak.
We begin work with an external inspection.
E-TEC II engine.
Part selection
Almost all Chevrolet cars, including those made in Korea, are equipped with General Motors spare parts. At the same time, Aveo was no exception. The original timing belt for the Chevrolet Aveo has a catalog number of 24,422,964. The average cost in the automotive markets is about 4,000 rubles.
Also, it is worth considering that you will have to take two tension rollers. You can purchase everything in one set, but it is better to select them separately. Timing belt tension roller - 55,574,864, cost - 8,000 rubles. Timing belt guide roller - 24 436 052, with a price tag - 2000 rubles. The total cost of replacement parts for the original is 14,000 rubles.
Timing belt replacement kit.
Analogs
You can choose analogues for those who want to save money without losing quality.
Timing belt
| Manufacturer's name | vendor code | Price |
| Dayco | 94974 | 2000 |
| Toko cars | T6101012 TD | 1500 |
| Nipparts | N1120910 | 1500 |
| Contitech | CT1077 | 2000 |
| Gates | 5603XS | 2000 |
| Bosch | 1 987 949 590 | 2000 |
| Flennor | 4592V | 2500 |
| Finwhale | BD146×24 | 2500 |
| Daewoo | 24422964 | 2500 |
Timing belt guide roller
| Manufacturer's name | vendor code | Price |
| Stellox | 03-40541-SX | 2000 |
| Fenox | R12113 | 2500 |
| Ina | 531 0779 10 | 3000 |
| Ruville | 55351 | 4000 |
| Febi | 27792 | 4000 |
| Optimal | 0-N1347 | 4000 |
| Gates | T43143 | 4000 |
| SNR | GT353.32 | 4000 |
| SWAG | 40 92 7792 | 5000 |
| Dayco | ATB2506 | 5000 |
Timing belt guide roller
| Manufacturer's name | vendor code | Price |
| Opel | 56 36 978 | 2500 |
| Profit | 1014-3034 | 1200 |
| Febest | 1887-ASH | 1200 |
| Gates | T42151 | 1500 |
| Stellox | 03-40435-SX | 1500 |
| Kraft Automotive | 1221066 | 2000 |
| Febi | 27819 | 2000 |
| Ina | 532 0472 10 | 2000 |
| Mapco | 23788 | 2000 |
| Ruville | 55356 | 2500 |
| SWAG | 40 92 7819 | 2500 |
| Dayco | ATB2342 | 2500 |
Preparatory work.
Removed the valve cover.
We hang the car on a lift. Remove the right front wheel. Unscrew and remove the valve cover. We inspect the condition of the camshaft cams. There are no burrs on the cams, the cover is clean, there are no oil clots. This means that they used normal oil and changed it regularly. To get to the belt itself, you need to remove the drive belt. That's what we do. We also inspect the drive belt roller for the presence of roll or play. He is OK. We unscrew the side protective cover of the timing belt and inspect its condition and the presence of oil leaks. There are no leaks, the seals are fine.
Selecting a new part
The manufacturer recommends purchasing original parts. Consumables are no exception. However, official Chevrolet dealerships have not yet opened in all regions. In order not to waste time searching for stores, you can use high-quality analogues.
Manufacturers of components that have proven themselves to be excellent:
- Contitech;
- Bosch;
- Dayco;
- Gates.
These manufacturers are renowned for producing superior quality parts. Some of them have already concluded contracts with global auto giants.
After selecting the required part, you can proceed to preparation.
Necessary tools
To carry out the replacement, you need to prepare: purchase consumables and prepare a set of tools, which includes:
- set of keys and sockets;
- knob;
- pliers;
- Phillips and flat screwdrivers;
- torque wrench;
- jack.
Repair kit for Chevrolet Aveo
For comfortable operation, the car must be installed on an accessible device: a lift, an inspection groove, an overpass.
More about Aveo: Oil pump Chevrolet Aveo / Sonic / Holden Barina | Publishing house Monolit
The procedure should be performed on a cooled engine. For safety, you need to put the car on the handbrake and secure the wheels so that the car does not roll.
Replacing the belt yourself
So, diagnostics have determined that the belt is worn out and it’s time to replace it. Now you need to prepare everything you need and begin the repairs. What do we need for this? Of course, you will have to go to the store and buy all the necessary consumables there. You will also need to prepare keys, screwdrivers, a pry bar and a jack. The car is placed on a level surface. Repairs should only begin when the engine is cool. For safety reasons, the left terminal of the battery should be disconnected.
- Remove the casing from the air filter.
- We remove all interfering pipes.
- Remove the housing from the air filter.
- We remove the wheel on the right, and with it the motor protection.
- Drain the coolant and install a jack under the engine.
- Unscrew the right mudguard. A 10mm socket should be used for this purpose.
- Remove the engine mount located on the right. To do this you will have to unscrew several bolts and nuts.
- After we remove the pillow, we can already get to the tension roller
- Remove the timing belt protective cover.
- We set the top dead center.
- Turn the crankshaft to the right. After this, the marks on the camshaft gears should align.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley.
- After this we need to fix the crankshaft. Here's how to achieve this. In fifth gear, insert a screwdriver into the brake disc. It should jam the disc against the caliper. It should be placed slightly below the caliper, since the disc will rotate clockwise.
- After blocking the crankshaft, remove the bolt.
- At this point we set all the necessary marks. And the mark located on the crankshaft should align with the mark on the body.
- Loosen the fastening that secures the pump. To do this, use a 5mm hex key.
- Remove the motor support bracket.
- We turn the pump clockwise, thereby loosening the tension of the belt drive. To do this we use the key at 41.
- After removing the parasitic roller, we remove the timing belt itself.
Installation
- We fix the camshafts and remove the gears from them. We use the key at 17.
- Remove the tension roller and plastic protection.
- We remove the pump and immediately install a new one in its place (if required).
- We put the plastic protection, camshaft gears and rollers in place. We tighten all the bolts.
- Installing a new transmission. This must be done in the direction of the arrows marked on it. An incorrectly installed belt will also work, but its teeth will wear out very quickly.
- The new belt is first put on the camshaft gear, then on the idler roller, on the belt tension roller and on the pump.
- Make sure the belt tension is correct. After tensioning it, turn the pump clockwise until the marks are completely aligned.
- We tighten the water supply pump and once again make sure that all the marks match.
- Now let's install all the other parts.
How to check the serviceability of the mechanism
If you decide to replace the belt, you should first carry out diagnostic work. Find all possible signs of wear, if any. To do the job you need a five-point hex or a bit.
The execution procedure is as follows:
- Unscrew the bolts securing the front cover, which covers the timing drive.
- Place a jack on the passenger side to support the wheel.
- After this, engage fifth gear and rotate the wheel, while you need to inspect the timing belt for damage.
- If you find cuts, cracks, or peeling, you will need to replace it. If traces of antifreeze are found near the pump, the belt must also be replaced.
- Inspect the tension roller. It has a maximum resource of 100,000 km, so it is replaced every other time.
- Measure the belt deflection under a force of 10 kg. The deflection distance must be measured between the camshaft gears. The belt should bend by 5-7 mm.
- The next step is to check the degree of belt stretch. To do this, look at the marks. If the deviation is too large, the belt is overstretched.
What is needed to replace the Aveo 1.6 timing belt
First, let's make sure to buy a high-quality timing kit for the Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 liter, which includes:
- timing belt;
- pump assembly;
- tension roller;
- bypass roller.
In short, owners of a Chevrolet Aveo with an F16D3
(as well as
Lacetti, Nubira, Cruz, Lanos, Nexia
and a number of other cars with this engine) prefer the following spare parts:
- Gates
kit , price about 1500 hryvnia; - Gates
belt , No. 96183352, price 270 hryvnia; - INA
bypass roller , No. 96350526, price 180 hryvnia; - Tension roller INA
, No. 96350550, price 720 hryvnia; - Tension roller FSO
No. 96350550, 220 hryvnia; - Tension roller AT
No. 96350550, 130 hryvnia, unreliable quality.
Speaking of kits, there are several more options on sale - AMD
KITBR7,
INA
530033210,
GM
kit No. 96183352, the most expensive and not the most reliable.
Regarding the pump
, then INA is the leader here too:
- INA
, №538006610;
- DOLZ
, No. D211;
- HEPU
, No. P795;
- G.M.
96352650, 96872702, 96930074;
- Mando
No.MWP2006.
The most inexpensive Quinton Hazell
, QCP3345 (350 hryvnia), the most expensive is
SKF
VKPC 90402, about 1100 hryvnia.
It would also be a good idea to replace the alternator drive belt. There are quite a few of them on sale, but everyone praises the same Gates No. 5PK1005
. We've sorted out the spare parts, now let's start replacing them.
Water pump selection
The water pump must work clearly and harmoniously together with the other units, since the cooling of the internal combustion engine depends on it, and therefore its choice should be approached carefully and you cannot install just anything. Consider the original water pump and indicate analogues that are of good quality, but are cheaper.
24405895 is the catalog number of the water pump manufactured by General Motors. The average cost is 7,000 rubles.
Analogs
The table shows analogues that can be used for installation on the Aveo instead of the original:
| Manufacturer's name | vendor code | Price |
| Opel | 13 34 142 | 10000 |
| Thermotec | D1X047TT | 1500 |
| Starline | VP O139 | 1800 |
| BGA | CP3400 | 1800 |
| Protechnic | PRW1005 | 2000 |
| Stellox | 4500-0216-SX | 2000 |
| Magneti marelli | 352316170874 | 2000 |
| Nipparts | N1510914 | 2100 |
| Flennor | FWP70090 | 2500 |
| Koreastar | KWPD-018 | 2000 |
| JP Group | 1214102900 | 2500 |
| Denckermann | A310936P | 2500 |
| Japko | 35W06 | 2500 |
| Kraft Automotive | 1501804 | 2500 |
| Fenox | HB2013 | 3000 |
| Mapco | 21775 | 3000 |
| Valeo | 506837 | 3500 |
| Patron | PWP1557 | 3500 |
| Febi | 28531 | 3500 |
| Meyle | 613 220 0004 | 3500 |
| Blue Print | ADG09179 | 3500 |
| Finwhale | WP0106 | 3500 |
| Ruville | 65320 | 3500 |
| SWAG | 40 92 8531 | 3500 |
| Hepu | P363 | 4000 |
Reasons for pump failure
The water pump fails for several reasons, namely:
- failure of the bearing inside the pump. This malfunction can be clearly heard when starting the internal combustion engine. It is accompanied by hum and noise;
- wear of parts, which is accompanied by leakage.
Let's say I have everything I need. Now can I replace the timing belt myself?
If you are confident in your car repair skills, then absolutely. Please note that replacing the timing belt is one of the most time-consuming maintenance procedures. That is, if you were able to change the oil or air filter yourself, this does not mean that you will get it right the first time and change the timing belt yourself.
In addition, the details of the procedure are quite different on different engines. Most likely, the experience of replacing the engine of one car will not be very useful when working with an engine of another type. Therefore, it makes no sense to recommend any tools, nut tightening torques or timing marks, since you need to look individually for your engine in the car repair manual.
In general terms, the instructions for replacing the timing belt look like this:
- Jack up the right front wheel and remove it.
- Remove the top timing belt cover.
- Remove the lower protection of the timing mechanism.
- Place the crankshaft at TDC and align the mark on the engine housing and the marks on the crankshaft and camshaft pulleys on the same line.
- Check that the TDC mark on the flywheel matches the marking.
- Fix the position of the shafts (the method and tool depend on the brand of engine).
- Loosen the tensioner roller.
- Remove the belt.
- Remove and replace the tensioner and auxiliary rollers (if equipped).
- Remove/replace the pump (if necessary).
- Replace the timing belt.
Sounds quite complicated. What is the cost of replacing a timing belt?
Many people change the timing belt at a service center, but the procedure is not a simple one, and if you are not sure that you can handle it properly, it is better to entrust the procedure to people who earn their living from this. You still need to choose a reliable service station, keeping in mind what difficulties a broken belt can cause.
The price of replacing a timing belt at a service station is calculated based on the make of the car and the type of engine (that is, essentially, on the complexity of the work), the qualifications of the technician and the cost of consumables.
On average, the price of a timing belt kit at a service center will be about 4-5 thousand rubles, and I’ll charge about the same for the work. Therefore, when planning to change the timing belt at a service station in 2022, you should focus on figures in the region of 10,000 rubles. More precisely, we can say by looking at a specific car.
The cost of replacing a timing belt with your own hands will naturally be lower, because here you only need to consider the prices for all the parts of the kit. In addition, there is a wider choice among the original or analogues, and there is no service station markup. Thus, changing the timing belt yourself will cost about 3,250 rubles - this is the average price based on the cost of 10 different sets (not including the pump) for popular cars.
Objectively assess your strengths and choose the timing belt replacement option that suits you best.
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Car service center on Piskarevka - Energetikov Ave., 59.
Located next to the metro station "Pl. Lenin". Covers car repairs in the Kalininsky, Vyborgsky and Primorsky districts of St. Petersburg. Performs all work on the chassis, engine, suspension and installation of additional equipment. A new wheel alignment stand for cars and minibuses has been installed. Does not do car painting or body repairs. Convenient access from the Ozerki, Prospekt Prosveshcheniya, Udelnaya and Pionerskaya metro stations. There is a cozy cafe in the building. 10 minutes to the Ring Road.
Car service in Kupchino - st. Dimitrova, house 1
Initially, the service only dealt with body repairs and painting. Subsequently, several buildings were built in which new two and four post lifts were installed. Large car wash for cars and commercial vehicles. Separate workshop for diagnostics of diesel and gasoline injectors. Repairs of steering racks, turbines and auto electrics are carried out. Repair of mechanical and automatic transmissions is widely represented. Within walking distance from the metro stations "Zvezdnaya", "Kupchino", "Obukhovo". Suitable for residents of the Frunzensky and Kirovsky districts.
The timing belt plays a very important role in the engine system. Thanks to it, fuel circulates through the system at the correct pressure and density. If the timing belt breaks, or rather breaks, it will affect the entire engine.
On Aveo cars with 1.2 and 1.4 engines, when the timing belt breaks, the valves shift. In this case, engine repair is very expensive. To avoid this, it is necessary to periodically check the condition of the belt during maintenance using diagnostics.
To be honest, sometimes even a simple displacement of the belt or its jumping off the teeth is enough to bend the valves. On my Aveo LS 1.5 car, the belt does not bend when the valve breaks, it’s no joke, it’s better not to risk it, and in any case, the belt comes off or breaks, then replacing and repairing the rollers and the belt itself will be expensive.
It’s better to predict all this and change the belt and all the necessary components in a garage with minimal losses. It takes up to 2 hours to replace a belt in the company of my car, but this is my personal experience.
According to the regulations, the belt lasts 50 thousand km, after which it must be replaced with a new one. In practice, timing belts travel 100 thousand km, and even more. Any creaking or rattling noise from the belt is a sign and a reason for diagnosis.
