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Do you change your own timing belt?
jnoshea:
Since I've taken the head off I was originally thinking of changing the timing belt myself, but after talking to Wanderer and Hobbit I'm probably going to let a workshop do it instead. My main reasons for this are a fear of shafting the engine by getting it wrong, and the fact that all the specialist tools needed amount to more than the job will cost in a garage (which seems to be about £150). Do you do yours?
TimM:
I've gone for a 'leave it to the professionals' but that is only because the timing belt is under that big cover at the front that contains that noisy thing (i.e. it would be well out of my expertise).
It can be done, the thing to consider is whether you feel you are up to it, if you think you may not be - DON'T TRY IT.
You would always be wondering afterwards if you did it right, everytime it's slow to start, or runs a little rough, you would suspect your own work first.
Just a though :wink:
hobbit:
The main reason I say go to the professionals, is the fact I've never done of these, even the guy its going to said its relatively easy in comparison with some motors
I will more than likely be there to help anyway, and will learn on the job with him.
Just booked in for friday, the other reason its indoors as well, too flamin cold outside :?
s.stirley:
I've always done mine .. too mean to pay garages :) heavy background in engineering helps of course, and a garage full of tools ! I wouldn't do one if I wasn't confident, not something to get wrong ..
Of course my Disco doesn't have one as it's a V8, but have done plenty on my other vehicles.
Cheers
BrumLee:
Done mine. Not a hard job on a 200tdi but quite long-winded. Hade to take my time with a few front cover bolts as it was easier to work them backwards and forwards rather than them snapping and making harder work.
Belt = £17-50
Gaskets and dust seal = £12-10
Labour = Some of my free time :wink: :D
Picked up a timing kit made by Gerber a couple of years ago at Billing, well worth £35 it cost and covers a number of engines.
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