Timing Belts Genuine Vs Non Genuine

[Ridgeback]

I am about to get all the parts in to do the Crank and Cam oil seals. The belt has only done 5000 miles but I will change this at the same time because its been getting covered in oil.
when it comes to oil seals I always use Genuine Landrover parts because they don't cost much more and seem to fit better then the Britpart ones.
I have just looked at the prices for the Timing belts and the Genuine version is over 3 times the cost of the Dayco belt.
Is it worth the extra money, is there any difference because as with lots of OEM parts they are made by someone else and get a new label saying Landrover?

Matt

[andyb]

Dayco are the OEM for the 200Tdi timing belt.

Gates are as good.

HTH

[TDi90]

dayco are fine  ;)

[muddydisco]

If you fit geniune parts you get a parts fitted warranty which is 12 months as long as it's been done right  :D

[Ridgeback]

Problem is proving it was fitted correctly because Landrover will do everything to get out of paying for an old 200tdi to fixed if the belt snapped

[Les Henson]

I always fit Dayco belts - as andyb says - they are OE
Never replace just the belt though - always replace the timing as a kit (tensioner/idler/belt)


Les.

[Ridgeback]

All the other bits got changed about 5 thousand miles ago. It was not leaking then.

Do the other bits still need to be changed even though they have not done many miles?

Matt

[Les Henson]

The engine oil won't have damaged the tensioner or idler - the bearings in them are sealed. Personally - for the cost of them I would replace them (it's only about £20), but that's just for peace of mind really. What make they are is an important factor as well. 5k miles isn't much though, and they may well be ok.


Les.