Change Car Timing Belt Kit Hyundai Santa Fe

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 2h30–7h00 ~250–700£
Estimated time 2h30–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–700£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Santa Fe 2001-2006 4
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (G4JP)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (G4JS)
  • 2.7 V6 24V Petrol (G6BA)
Santa Fe 2006-2013 3
  • 2.2 CRDi (TCI-D) Diesel (D4EB)
  • 2.2 CRDi (TCI-D) Diesel (D4EB)
  • 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6EA)
Santa Fe 2019-2023 1
  • 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE)
Renew the timing belt 4WD, With air conditioning 6h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt 4WD, Without air conditioning 5h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt kit 4WD, With air conditioning 6h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt kit 4WD, Without air conditioning 6h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 4WD, Without air conditioning 6h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 4WD, With air conditioning 7h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt 4WD 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 4WD 5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 4WD 6h00
Renew the timing belt Front-wheel drive 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit Front-wheel drive 6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Front-wheel drive 7h00
Renew the timing belt 2h30–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 3h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 5h00–6h00

What is the function of a Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Santa Fe 2001-2006 2001-2006 2.0 16V Petrol (G4JP), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.4 16V Petrol (G4JS), 2.7 V6 24V Petrol (G6BA) Diesel, Petrol
Santa Fe 2006-2013 2006-2013 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi (TCI-D) Diesel (D4EB), 2.2 CRDi (TCI-D) Diesel (D4EB), 2.2 CRDi (TCI-R) Diesel (D4HB), 2.4 CVVT Petrol (G4KE), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6EA) Diesel, Petrol
Santa Fe 2013-2019 2013-2019 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ), 3.3 MPi Petrol (G6DF) Diesel, Petrol
Santa Fe 2019-2023 2019-2023 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ), 2.5 MPi Petrol (G4KM) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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