Jongould
New Member
Well I personally check and adjust the timing every time I do one. It takes no longer That way it will run as its meant to. Admittedly you'd be unlucky if the belts were that different it caused a significant problem. But it can happen. My theory is if it's right there's no come back.
A lot of more modern engines don't even have timing marks because they aren't precise enough. Ive seen too many with poor starting, lumpy idle, white smoke because of belt changes! You can tell because of the tipex. They end up in main dealers often costing a fortune because the owner doesn't know what to do! But yes it is only a small minority of unlucky ones!
Well that's my opinion for what it's worth.
If you hadn't guessed I'm a mechanic too! I'm not a land rover guru. But I'm used to far more complex engines!
Regarding modern engines im 100% with you there, they are alot more finite and as im sure your aware many now change cam pulleys and all sorts so locking is quite essential