Change Car Timing Belt Kit Hyundai i30

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00–5h00 ~400–500£
Estimated time 4h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~400–500£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
i30 2007-2011 2
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC)
  • 2.0 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4EA)
i30 2016-2025 2
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 CRDi, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE)
Renew the timing belt 4h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 6h00

What is the function of a Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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 Hyundai i30 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
i30 2007-2011 2007-2011 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB-P), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4EA) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
i30 2012-2018 2012-2018 1.4 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FC), 1.4 MPi 16V Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ) Diesel, Petrol
i30 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.4 T-GDi Petrol (G4LD), 1.5 MPI Petrol (G4LG), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi, -MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), N (2.0 T-GDi) Petrol (G4KH) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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