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Change Car Timing Belt Kit Hyundai Tucson

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00–6h00 ~400–600£
Estimated time 4h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~400–600£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Tucson 2004-2012 5
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
  • 2.7 V6 24V Petrol (G6BA)
Tucson 2015-2020 2
  • 1.6 CRDi, MHEV 48V 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 CRDi, MHEV 48V 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE)
Tucson 2020-2025 1
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE)
Renew the timing belt Front-wheel drive, With air conditioning 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt Front-wheel drive, Without air conditioning 4h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit Front-wheel drive, Without air conditioning 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit Front-wheel drive, With air conditioning 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Front-wheel drive, With air conditioning 5h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Front-wheel drive, Without air conditioning 5h00–8h00
Renew the timing belt 4h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00–6h00

What is the function of a Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson 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 Tucson 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.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Tucson 2004-2012 2004-2012 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.7 V6 24V Petrol (G6BA) Diesel, Petrol
Tucson 2015-2020 2015-2020 1.6 CRDi, MHEV 48V 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi, MHEV 48V 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 GDi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi, MHEV 48V Diesel (D4HA), 2… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Tucson 2020-2025 2020-2025 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 T-GDi HEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 1.6 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G4FU), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP), 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NL) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol