Timing Belt Brand

I’m going to change timing belt on my 1998 Defender 90 300Tdi
I believe I only need belt and not kit as my engine is later one?
Looking on paddocks website I can get a Dayco one which says it’s OEM for £13 or genuine one for £55 and this states OEM
I don’t mind paying the extra but not if they are the same belt in different packaging or is there a different brand I should consider?

cheers in advance

I use Gates whenever possible as they supply many manufacturers their OE belts,

Gates or dayco

You should change the idler/tensioner at the same time as the belt

Dayco are a reputable brand. My personal preference is Gates, but I've used Dayco plenty of times with no problems (albeit not on a Defender).

Gates or Dayco are fine.

Just be carefully that whichever brand choose, it's not a.fake. There have been reports of fake belts packaged as well known brands. The clue is usually in the price. I wouldn't buy something as important as a timing belt for £13

Col

Colthebrummie said:

Just be carefully that whichever brand choose, it's not a.fake. There have been reports of fake belts packaged as well known brands. The clue is usually in the price. I wouldn't buy something as important as a timing belt for £13

Col

Click to expand...

That’s why I bought my kit from Rimmers just to be on the safe side.

The last Dayco I had said PRC for the manufacturing country of origin. I now will only buy Gates and from a reputable supplier.