Timing Belt help

It's me again, hope you can help me, the previous owner of our defender LHD was not sure when the belt was changed so as a precaution I want to get it done, I've a 1200km trip to do to darkest Dordoigne to pick up another tractor for restoration in 2 weeks. Is it feasable to carry this out myself, I've done it on my last vehicle Volvo440 twice, are there any traps in the LR engine? Thanks in advance
Pat

This is for a 300TDi, but is mostly the same for you:

http://www.difflock.com/servicing/300tdi-timingbelt/index.shtml

Thanks dewils, that's a useful link
Pat

Hi

It will be a long job but it's very feasible for you to do it yourself.

You'll need to get a few gaskets in first such as water pump/timing cover/sump.

Get the engine to TDC (as per you're car)
make a note of any ancilliries such as plugs/pins/pipes you remove then take the front cover off you may need to remove the sump (many cars do) then this should give you access to the timing belt loosen any tensioner (make a note of its orientation) Replace the belt

Making sure TDC didn't move reset any tensioner and bolt the front plate and all the ancillaries back on.

This is the quick way (easiest to explain) Hope it helps

Charlotte

Hey Charlotte, thanks indeed, that seems very much simpler than the speel given in the link above your reply, where one has to take off the pulley using special tools etc???
I'll havelookunderthebonnettomorrowto see.

Best wishes and thanks Pat