timming belt

[woody]

just contacted the previous owner of my discovery to find out when the last timming belt change was
it was either 48 or 58 thou
its also had a new clutch and power steering pump (bonus)

now haynes say the recomended interval for timming belt renewal is 72 thou
i have 104 thou on the clock

what do mud club members recommend for the belt change as 72 thou seems a lot

also going on hols next week and will prob add another 500 miles on the clock
i would prefer to change the belt at my leasure rather than have to rush it one evening this week

[paul_humphreys]

If it was me I would get it done now.

Paul

[wing nut]

the old saying is ..if in doubt ///changing a timing belt is the cheaper option :lol:

[NiceBlueWellies]

Seeing what happened to Charity's engine at Towcester last year - change it now.

Much cheaper to do it before it goes and also less pressure to rebuild it quickly to get back on the road.  

[hobbit]

My listing says 72,000 for the 300, or 36,000 under adverse conditions

But as said, if in doubt, change the thing now

I knew mine was done, and whenit came up for the renewel, it was as good as new, but still not worth risking it

[spy]

I have no history of when mine was done either.  I think I might try and get it done before the weekend.  How much do you think I should expect to pay for someone to fit it?

I think the book gives 3.8 hours?  Is this realistic?  I know some local garages through work so will be ringing around for prices but dont know what to expect at all.  

Cheers,

Mike

[hobbit]

If all goes well, is the term, but as you know a sticky couple of bolts on the timing cover will kick this figure in the nuts, I've not done mine myself, I chickened out to the experts, but after being there and discussing it with them, I would probably do one myself next time.

Its a case of going for it and either it will be a case of that was easy, or it was a right swine

Make sure you have the right parts as well, inlcluding replacement idler pulley