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Offline AndyMacG

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timing belts
« on: January 12, 2008, 19:59:23 »
how do chaps


can anyone reccommend anyone  in b'ham  to do a cam belt change on my 300tdi,
I would do it myself  but the last time I did one on an astra it lasted 200 miles before it snapped  :oops:
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2008, 22:09:54 »
Can you not do it yourself, it's not that difficult?
How to replace the timing belt on a 300TDi engine-

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=6943


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Re: timing belts
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2008, 23:36:47 »
Come along to a West Midlands meeting and learn when our maintenance weekends are :idea:

Loads of people on hand to  :help:/assist with this type of maintenance.
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2008, 10:15:34 »
SOLIHULL MICK seems to be the site Guru..
Or theres a guy on ebay offering a similar service
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180204263336&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
Hes Midlands based too (emailed him about the 200 tdi and he said £180)
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2008, 11:05:39 »
Just depends on whether you want to learn to maintain your own vehicle in a friendly environment and also save loads of cash, or if you want to pay a mechanic top dollar to do the job for you and know nothing about the vehicle you drive.
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2008, 11:36:55 »
I'll  try and get along to the next meeting :)

the last landy engie I did anywork on  didnt have anything as modern as belt 
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2008, 13:31:09 »
Give it a go (This from a person who got someone else to do his 200 :oops:)

But seriously the 300 is less hassle than the 200, you will be surprised, make sure you get the kit though not just the belt
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2008, 20:08:05 »
what are the replacement intervals i have a 200tdi
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2008, 05:40:06 »
Quote from: GreedyGibson on January 13, 2008, 20:08:05
what are the replacement intervals i have a 200tdi Thanks

I do mine every 30000 miles to be on the safe side......, unless it breaks first. A lot depends upon condition's, i.e. if you regularly remove the wading plug and let it dry out correctly, or you don't fit a plug and get it wet, or a seal goes and it gets contaminated, etc, etc, etc......
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2008, 08:50:13 »
Recommended change interval is 72,000 miles or 5-years, whichever comes first. Half that if the vehicle is used hard or in adverse conditions.


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Re: timing belts
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2008, 13:58:47 »
Thanks for the info-looks like mines due a belt change then,cheers.
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2008, 18:41:40 »
right chaps   I asked one of my workmates  and he's reccomended a place in Aston called Rovamania   anyheard of them and do they do a good job?   thought I'd ask as they want £150 for doing the job
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2008, 23:24:05 »
Thanks for the info  :D

Just bought mine so i think ill be doing mine then  :)

Sorry to hijack your thread AndyMacG
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2008, 08:47:01 »
That sounds a good price to me :-k,but then what do i know :dance:
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2008, 08:56:35 »
iv heard of rovermania but i dont kno what there like, iv heard selly oak 4x4 arnt to bad, pm me if u need their number mate
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Re: timing belts
« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2008, 19:43:05 »
have a go as these are very easy as long as the bottom pulley aint siezed lol  :clap:
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