Change Car Timing Belt Kit Ford Galaxy

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00–9h00 ~500–900£
Estimated time 5h00–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–900£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Galaxy 1995-2000 5
  • 1.9 TDI (PDE) Diesel (ANU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
Galaxy 2000-2006 4
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ANU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BTB (ASZ1))
Galaxy 2006-2015 19
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AZWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AZWC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KLWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QXWC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TXWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TYWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFWA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UKWA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KNWA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (Q4BA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (Q4WA)
Galaxy 2015-2025 15
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCJ)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CJ)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CH)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T8CJ)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UFCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BCCC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMCB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNCA)
  • 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo (Duratorq) Diesel (T9CB)
  • 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo (Duratorq) Diesel (T9CD)
Renew the timing belt 5h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit 6h00–10h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 7h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit* 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump* 10h00
Renew the timing belt EURO 6 6h00
Renew the timing belt EURO 5 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit EURO 6 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit EURO 5 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump EURO 6 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump EURO 5 7h00

What is the function of a Ford Galaxy timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Ford Galaxy timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Ford Galaxy timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Galaxy timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Galaxy 1995-2000 1995-2000 1.9 TDI (PDE) Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 2.0 8V Petrol (NSE), 2.3 16V Petrol (Y5B) Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2000-2006 2000-2006 1.9 TDI Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BTB (ASZ1)), 2.0 8V Petrol (ZVSA), 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SA), 2.3 16V Petrol (E5SB), 2.8 VR6 Petrol (AYL) Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2006-2015 2006-2015 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTWB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1WB), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FFWA), 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (QYWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWA), 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AOWB), 2.0 F… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2015-2025 2015-2025 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCJ), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCK), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (UNCP), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CD), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CE), 2.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (R9CI), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CJ), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T7CL), 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T… Diesel, Petrol
Galaxy 2021-2025 2021-2025 2.5 FHEV Electricity,Petrol (BGCA) Electricity, Petrol

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