cambelt question

[Dr Neil]

can anyone tell me if there is any diferences between the 200 and 300 tdi's when it comes to changing the timing belt?
I can see you don't need to disturb the waterpump but is the timing of the engines the same and the tensioning of the belt? I have a landrover workshop manual for the 200tdi but wondered what the differences were.

thanks in advance

Neil.....

[BrumLee]

300tdi is easier, but you must check to see if the modified pulley's have been fitted. Book time is about an hour less to change a 300 and you can do it without removing the radiator.

[bilge rat]

youll find the tension is set slightly lower on the c/belt aswell. alan.....

[nzoliver]

Howdy,

Have changed mine, but the specialist here mentioned that a pulley change was not nescesary  - only if there was an issue with the belt. He inspects the belt being taken off and if there is any sign of the belt not running 'true' then a pullet change may be required. I have done 3 now and have not had to change the pulleys on any of them.

Anyone want to comment?

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