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Czech car Škoda Fabia, produced since 1999. The HTP-series engines of this model are available with a capacity of 1.2 and 1.4 liters. The timing mechanism is chain or belt drive. Skoda Fabia with an engine capacity of 1.2 liters, has 3 cylinders. A chain is responsible for the timing mechanism drive. The timing chain drive mechanism is quite reliable, but also has its own resource. How to replace the drive chain and what you need for replacement, we will learn right now.
Changing the timing belt on any car is never sudden and unexpected. Unless, of course, it is an emergency case when the belt breaks and the valves meet the pistons. The average life of any belt, even the most expensive one, does not exceed 60-70 thousand km. No, it can run for 100 or even 120 000 km, if the quality and driving conditions allow it. However, experienced drivers do not recommend procrastinating with this business. Liquidation of consequences of carelessness will cost too much.
The family of 1.4-liter engines (BXW) used by the VAG alliance, including the second-generation Skoda Fabia, is considered quite reliable. Some managed to go through them to overhaul up to 350 thousand. However, this does not negate the systematic maintenance of the engine. Including timely replacement of the Skoda Fabia timing kit.
The diesel 1.5-liter Renault K9K engine was and still is installed on a lot of Renault's and Dacia models (Duster, Megan, Kangoo, Captur, Scenic), Nissan Almera, Qashqai, Micro, Mercedes A-Class W177, B-Class W247, Citan W415, and a number of others cars. Replacing the timing belt on a Dacia Duster K9K diesel engine is a common procedure.
The 1.2 TSI EA111 small-block turbocharged engine is used in a number of VAG models: A3 2 (8P), Fabia 2 (5J), Roomster 1 (5J), Yeti 1 (5L), Caddy 3 (2K), Golf 6 (5K), Polo 5 (6R) and some others. The biggest problem with these engines is a weak timing chain. Let's find out how to replace it and extend its service life.
