Timing Belt Brand

neilp1 · May 28, 2021

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

Europa486 · May 28, 2021

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

flat · May 28, 2021

Gates or dayco

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

Avocet1 · May 28, 2021

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).

P38-DFX · May 28, 2021

Gates or Dayco are fine.

Colthebrummie · May 28, 2021

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

doriz · May 28, 2021

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

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

My Old Landy · May 28, 2021

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

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