The birthplace of this car is China, and its first appearance on the roads occurred in 2006. Today, the production of this car is established in Russia at an automobile production facility in the city of Cherkessk. The car is a five-seater sedan with all-wheel drive. The car is offered to customers with three different trim levels: “Base”, “Comfort” and “Elegance”. For regions of the Russian Federation, cars are equipped with a power unit with a displacement of 1500 cm 3, its power is 94 hp. With.
It will be useful for car owners and potential buyers to learn how to replace the timing belt on a Geely MK, and will also be told about replacing the timing belt on a Geely MK Cross.
Preparatory operations
We remove the air filter cover along with the pipe, as well as the high-voltage wires.
Also, unscrew the three bolts and remove the bottom of the filter housing.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, then the connector and terminal from the generator.
Unscrew the eight nuts 10 securing the valve cover.
Valve cover fastenings.
Loosen the generator tensioner mounting nut (green arrow) and unscrew the generator tensioner bolt (red arrow). We move the generator to the side, thereby loosening the generator belt and remove it.
Alternator belt tension.
We remove the engine mount.
Engine mount mounting.
Next, unscrew the tension roller nut and unscrew the tensioner bolt to loosen the air conditioner belt. We remove it together with the video.
Air conditioner tension roller.
Remove the top timing belt cover.
Upper timing cover.
Important! Remove the TPS connector, otherwise you will tear it off when you lift the engine.
TPS connector.
We block the crankshaft and unscrew the pulley bolt and remove it. Loosen the lower bolt securing the power steering pump.
Remove the lower timing belt cover.
Loosen the upper power steering bolt and, by moving it, remove the power steering belt.
After unscrewing the four 10mm bolts, remove the pump pulley.
Set top dead center (TDC)
We turn the crankshaft until the hole in the camshaft sprocket, marked with the letter “K,” is against the mark located on the camshaft bearing cover.
Important! Be sure to turn the crankshaft clockwise.
Camshaft mark.
The marks on the crankshaft sprocket must also match.
Crankshaft mark.
Unscrew the bolt securing the tension roller and remove it along with the timing belt.
We take out a freshly purchased timing belt kit.
Timing kit.
About the engine
Car enthusiasts in many countries around the world are well aware of such a car as the Toyota Corolla A100; it was its power unit that was taken as the basis for the Geely MK. Manufacturers from China bought a license for the Toyota 5A-FE engine. It is characterized as a reliable, economical power unit, which, with proper, timely, high-quality maintenance, allows you to drive a million kilometers.
Subsequently, an engine of its own design was developed for the Geely MK MR479FQA. It is rightfully considered one of the best developments by Geely. The technical characteristics of this power unit are in no way inferior to the developments of other well-known engine manufacturers. Experts note its relatively low production cost, low noise level, and good maintainability.
The engine is an in-line design with four cylinders, two overhead camshafts. The valve mechanism requires periodic adjustment, which cannot be ignored. The head is made of aluminum alloy, the inlet and outlet channels are in opposite directions. The timing mechanism is driven by a belt drive, in which the belt requires replacement after some mileage.
Features of the gas distribution mechanism
A special feature of the gas distribution mechanism of this car is the presence of 16 valves, that is, 4 valves per cylinder. To put them into operation, two camshafts are installed in the head, which are driven into rotation by a toothed belt.
The camshafts are equipped with gears that are rotated by a belt. There are also tension and deflection rollers. The Geely timing belt also rotates the coolant pump.
The power unit is designed in such a way that it is difficult to reach the components of the gas distribution mechanism. When the timing belt breaks, the valves on this engine most often do not bend.
Installing a new timing belt
We install the timing belt tension roller in place, be sure to put on the spring, otherwise after installing the belt it will be very difficult to put it on. Do not tighten the bolt.
We check all the marks again and install a new timing belt in place. First we put it on the crankshaft sprocket, the camshaft sprocket and the tension roller, pulling it off with your finger. Make sure that the right side of the belt between the crankshaft and the camshaft is tensioned. Tighten the tension roller bolt. We install all the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
Everything is very simple.
Good luck on the roads. No nail, no rod.
Replacement timing
Car manufacturers Geely MK recommend not exceeding 60 thousand km to replace the belt. However, there are cases when it fails much earlier. Experts recommend paying attention to the condition of the timing mechanism drive parts whenever servicing the power unit. If cracks are noticed in the belt cord, fabric peeling, or other damage, the belt must be replaced. Its accelerated wear is caused by technical fluids and motor oil entering the work area. If leaks are detected, they are repaired immediately. The operating conditions of the machine can also reduce the service life of the timing belt. In this regard, there have been cases of belt replacement at 30–40 thousand km.
Question answer
How often do you need to change the brake fluid on your car?
The brake fluid in a car needs to be replaced every two years, regardless of mileage. If you use your car too actively, you can play it safe and measure its boiling point with a special tester. If the device shows below 165, it is time for replacement.
How often should you change the coolant on your car?
The coolant is replaced after 60 thousand kilometers, but at least once every 2 to 3 years. When using modern carboxylate refrigerants, this period increases to 100 thousand kilometers or five years of operation.
How often do you need to change spark plugs on a car?
The period for replacing spark plugs on a car is determined by a mileage of 20-30 kilometers for conventional copper or nickel spark plugs and 100 kilometers for iridium or platinum ones. When using low-quality fuel, their wear may occur earlier, which will be reflected in the operation of the engine and will be felt in the form of vibration and twitching of the car.
How often should you change the air filter on your car?
To determine the period for replacing the air filter, you need to take into account the material from which it is made and the operating conditions of the vehicle. As a rule, the air filter must be replaced after 10 thousand mileage. A filter made of synthetic material will last longer than a paper one. If you regularly drive on dusty roads, the filter needs to be replaced more often.
How often should you change the fuel filter on your car?
Provided that high-quality fuel is used and the engine operates sparingly, the fuel filter must be replaced after a mileage of 20–25 kilometers. Considering the quality of fuel at our gas stations, in order to avoid clogging of injectors and resulting loss of engine power, it is recommended to replace the fuel filter much more often.
How often should you change the cabin filter on your car?
The cabin filter is changed as needed. You can determine that it is time to replace it by increased fogging of the windows and poor flow of warm air into the car interior, when turning on the heater fan at maximum speed does not help.
How often should you change the oil filter on your car?
The oil filter must be replaced when the oil is changed. On average, it is recommended to perform this procedure with a mileage of 10–15 thousand km. When using the vehicle intensively in unfavorable climatic conditions (high or low temperatures) or city traffic jams, it is better to reduce the frequency by 30%.
How often do you need to change wipers on your car?
Ideally, car wipers are changed twice a year when the seasons change: after winter and in autumn. For those who want to save money, this period can be increased to a year, but it should be noted that the first sign of the need to replace windshield wipers is the appearance of at least one mark on the windshield in the central part of the wiper operating area.
What is the service life of a wheel bearing?
The service life of a wheel bearing varies from 130 to 190 thousand kilometers. But this is subject to correct installation of the part and gentle operating conditions of the car. In reality, a signal for the time to replace a bearing is an increasing hum during acceleration or unusual braking when turning the steering wheel.
When should you change your gearbox?
Replacing the gearbox will be required if it is seriously damaged and fails as a result of overheating and deformation of parts due to oil leakage or operation of the vehicle with the fluid level in the gearbox below critical.
When should you change your engine oil?
To determine the period for changing the engine oil, you need to take into account not only the manufacturer’s recommendations (on average per 10 thousand km), but also the operating conditions of the vehicle. In case of long downtimes, aggressive driving, frequent idling, or questionable fuel quality, it is better to reduce the period by 30-50% of the recommended one.
Why does the engine oil darken?
High-quality oil containing modern additives, during engine operation, heating up to an operating temperature of 100-120 degrees, performs not only lubricating, but also cleaning functions, removing carbon deposits from internal combustion engine parts and acquiring a dark color. Darkening of the oil indicates its proper quality.
Where is the Hover fuel filter located?
On a gasoline car, the Hover fuel filter is located underneath the vehicle at the level of the front driver's door. A diesel car has two filters: coarse and fine. The coarse filter is located under the car from below, approximately in the center of the left side. Fine filter - under the hood.
Which hover h5 or h3 consumes more gasoline?
According to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer, the h5 hover consumes less fuel than the h3 (9.4 versus 11.9 in the combined cycle). However, according to reviews from car enthusiasts, the average consumption of both cars is about 10 - 11 liters and depends on driving style.
When to change the timing belt on Geely MK Cross?
According to the operating manual, the Geely MK timing belt must be changed after 60 thousand kilometers. At the same time, it is recommended to inspect the belt every 20 thousand km. If defects are detected, such as cracks, tooth separation, delamination, traces of oil, it must be replaced.
What engine and gearbox does the Gili Emgrand have?
Gili Emgrand is equipped with gasoline 16-valve four-cylinder engines, which can be of two types. This is either a 1.5-liter JL4G15 with 98 horsepower or a 108-liter JL4G18 with 128 horsepower. In the first case, only a five-speed manual transmission is provided. In the second - both manual and automatic.
What is the consumption of Gili Emgrand?
Fuel consumption for Gili Emgrand ranges on average from 8 to 10 liters for 1.8-liter engines and from 9 to 10 liters for 1.5-liter engines. However, conditions and driving style can significantly affect the change in these data, either down or up.
What kind of engine oil should I fill in the Geely Emgrand X7?
Specific oils are not specified by the manufacturer in the technical regulations. Meanwhile, experienced drivers recommend filling the Geely Emgrand X7 engine with all-season synthetic oil with a viscosity of 5W30. These could be Idemitsu, Shell, Mobil 1, Motul, Castrol, and others.
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1.5 is not enough, they ask us for work 5 and don’t come closer.
I also picked up the timing belt from Emex today. But I won’t change it yet, I still have the factory one, I’ve already run 135 thousand.
The valve does not bend, of course, if the belt breaks, but according to the law of meanness, it breaks at the most inopportune moment. After 100k km, it’s better to update it and not play around with it.
who said that after 100 you need to change? At the factory, who did they put a yellow sticker with the inscription about replacing the belt after 120 thousand? The factory gives a guarantee of 120 thousand for the belt, so 120 is not the maximum service life, but with a reserve. So why pay more?! Yes, 95% of jilivods change in Ukraine at 60 thousand, in Russia I don’t know, but I think + - the same amount and all because they make money from the services. I can give examples when friends changed the factory belt and it broke after 50 thousand, because it was shitty, although it was from a brand name manufacturer and not cheap. Then they just took it and installed the factory one. It was after listening to them and seeing the sad experience that I did not change it, as they say in the services. I believed the factory sticker. Now it’s clear, it’s time, I bought it for sale, it’s lying there, waiting in the wings. Buy a couple more belts and a roller and go into battle).
I just read it and understand that I’m not driving a Geely, but a million-dollar Toyota) From my own experience, I’m convinced that the original is a pig in a poke, and if you install the right analogues, it goes an order of magnitude better.
Well, of course it’s a Toyota, I have a belt from a Toyota and there are stub drains from it and little things, don’t even think that it’s a Dzhilik, this is a Toyota, we’re not rogues, we’re cool, ahaha))) But seriously, I’m like I would like to share my experience, I actually got 135 thousand on the factory belt, I didn’t even bother until 120 thousand, after adjusting the valve, then I changed the gasket and at the same time monitored the condition of the belt. I notice that the MK until 2012 was, as you say, a pig in a poke, but the 2012 restyling is already a good and reliable car. I read an article a long time ago about how the Chinese fixed the bugs and indeed, everything works, unlike earlier versions.
I agree with you kol4in 123 100%, I just started to grunt in the box when it’s cold, but at 80t.km everything else is normal. I don’t count small things like light bulbs and consumable oil and filters.
I just read it and understand that I’m not driving a Geely, but a million-dollar Toyota) From my own experience, I’m convinced that the original is a pig in a poke, and if you install the right analogues, it goes an order of magnitude better.
Why, you need to swap it for a Toyota milliliter, but 3 liters and you’ll get a beast)))
It was changed 20-40 thousand ago, judging by the condition.
Poti is right, 30 thousand.
Well, I guessed it)))
how long did it take to replace? I also bought all the belts + a valve cover repair kit, I want to change it the other day
Well, we drank beer at the same time as the repairs, we did it in about 4 hours
Photo gallery
Photo 1. Necessary tools
Photo 2. Straps for Geely MK engine
Photo 3. Checking the tension of the timing belt
