Hi all, picked up a 300 TDi yesterday for running around in. Sound enough it seems, however the history hasn't come with the truck. It has 167k on the clock and is an auto. Advise able to get cam belt done? Also, any way of tracing any history through LR?
300TDi cambelt
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jamesmartin
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i would if history unkown , though cam belts going isnt that common and usually not to expensive with, not been an over head cam engine and having push rods that bend,but the worst can happen,i would also change all oils axles ,transfer box ,gearbox engine etc as engine is often only one done regulary ,300 tdi are one of the easiest engines for chaning cam belts
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get yourself a haynes manual and do the 24000 mile service, which covers all oil changes etc. If no idea about cambelt this should probably be done also.
good luck with your Disco
Jim A
1996 300Tdi auto(jap reimport)
good luck with your Disco
Jim A
1996 300Tdi auto(jap reimport)
Thanks Guys,
Quotes I have been getting vary from £180 + parts to £300 plus parts. The big question seems to be whether or not the Disco has had the recall done on the cam belt? Apparently there was a change on a roller or something years ago to stop the cam belt from sliding off. Anyone any ideas?
Quotes I have been getting vary from £180 + parts to £300 plus parts. The big question seems to be whether or not the Disco has had the recall done on the cam belt? Apparently there was a change on a roller or something years ago to stop the cam belt from sliding off. Anyone any ideas?
arienol
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The crankshaft sprocket should have a raised lip around either side. If it doesn't then you should change it. This can be checked by removing the timing cover.
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If you are thinking about doing it yourself you will need to know what type of 300tdi engine you have got so you can use the right timing locking pins.
Nah, no time to do it myself as I work for myself. I don't mind doing the smaller jobs but an 8 hr job is just something I don't have time for. Thinks I will get it into one of the garages that quoted me. They are a small LR specialist and charge £27 an hr which seems reasonable.
arienol
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If you use the correct locking pins it is nothing like an 8hr job
