Timing belt/chain?

[NikTheGeek]

Hiya,

Does the P38 diesel have a timing belt or chain and if it needs replacing, when? Air bags are next on my list of items to replace, but thought I'd check.

tnx

Nik

 

[Datatek]

2 chains, see RAVE.

 

[Grit Valve]

When they start to rattle or you can't start it when hot...,don't go there unless you need too!

 

[NikTheGeek]

When they start to rattle or you can't start it when hot...,don't go there unless you need too!

Ok, fair do's. I'm not a mechanic so I take it the chains also run the FIP that is very expensive and can need adjusting?

I'll leave well alone. It starts within 1 second on the key from cold and within about 3-4 seconds from hot. So I do have a slight issue, but its not really a problem.

tnx

Nik

 

[Grit Valve]

Ok, fair do's. I'm not a mechanic so I take it the chains also run the FIP that is very expensive and can need adjusting?

I'll leave well alone. It starts within 1 second on the key from cold and within about 3-4 seconds from hot. So I do have a slight issue, but its not really a problem.

tnx

Nik

So does mine and chains and sprockets are new , if it ain't broke......

 

[dogsbody]

Ok, fair do's. I'm not a mechanic so I take it the chains also run the FIP that is very expensive and can need adjusting?

I'll leave well alone. It starts within 1 second on the key from cold and within about 3-4 seconds from hot. So I do have a slight issue, but its not really a problem.

tnx

Nik

That's good going for one of these engines when brand new so

enjoy yourself fitting those bags, it's got to be one of the easiest jobs on a P38. It must be, I did four in a day within a week of buying the beastie.