Coffeelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #1

Gents,
I've just got a 110 300 tdi. it's an ex mountain rescue vehicle and although it's 1997 and only got 36000 miles I was wondering if I should change the cam belt? As far as I can tell it has never been changed looking at the log book.
Shall I get it changed purely due to age?

 

wvanzyl

Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #2

I would say that you should just go ahead an replace it. Why risk it? The cost of rebuilding the engine should the belt go due to age far outweighs the cost of fitting a new belt.

 

Kwakerman

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #3

Do it, if you haven't got 100% proof it was changed in the last 5 years (which it sounds like you haven't). Cam belts also have a calendar life of about 5 / 6 years as well as the mileage limit. Also worth getting around to changing all the oils (engine / gearboxes (x2), diffs (x2)) brake fluid and coolant if you don't know its history. The latter can wait a bit but the belt (complete with roller / tensioner) should be changed pronto, especially if it is about 12 years overdue

 

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reiny

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #4

Set a morning aside and do it. It's not a difficult job by any means. An experienced DIY-er will do it in under 2 hours but take your time with it and you should experience no problems.

 

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Litch

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #5

Just done my 300TDi.

This was the old belt after 6-years (BP kit), so clean I almost felt like putting the cover back on and leaving be.......................

(not really).

 

mikescuba

Well-Known Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #6

I wouldn't hesitate, do it then you have piece of mind.

 

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Karls

Active Member

• Jul 10, 2015

• #7

It's a no-brainer. Did mine very recently, again not knowing the history (1985 90).When the timing cover came off it was full of shredded belt! Fitted the modified idler/tensioner so all good now.

 

Coffeelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 12, 2015

• #8

Done deal, I'll get it in pronto. I do know they had to service it every 3 months because it was a rescue vehicle so all the oils and filters are fine. Thanks guys.

 

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HECKFLOSSE

Active Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #9

Karls said:

It's a no-brainer. Did mine very recently, again not knowing the history (1985 90).When the timing cover came off it was full of shredded belt! Fitted the modified idler/tensioner so all good now.

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Forgive me, is the modified tensioner and idler only available from Landrover?
Cheers,
Jim

 

XRIZLAX

Active Member

• Jul 13, 2015

• #10

HECKFLOSSE said:

Forgive me, is the modified tensioner and idler only available from Landrover?
Cheers,
Jim

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Nah, there all doing em with modified kit.

 

Coffeelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 14, 2015

• #11

I'm booked in for Thursday, full timing kit, new tensioner the lot for £208. Peace fo mind will be mine! Next job, new underseal!

 

neilly

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2015

• #12

Coffeelandy said:

I'm booked in for Thursday, full timing kit, new tensioner the lot for £208. Peace fo mind will be mine! Next job, new underseal!

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Not a bad price, cheaper than a lot of places.

 

Coffeelandy

Well-Known Member

• Jul 23, 2015

• #13

I used Ian Whiting 4x4 near me, Horningtops, Cornwall. He's brilliant and knows the things inside out. His attention to detail is outstanding, he even wrote the mileage of the cambelt change inside and outside of the casing. Brilliant!