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jimmyh

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #1

i am looking for a timing belt kit for my early 300tdi- there are two kits a ·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Timing Belt Kit - Def 300TDI from VA117354 - DEFENDER
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[FONT=&quot]how do i find out if my engine is? cheers
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The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• May 18, 2007

• #2

Look on ya VIN plate - or ya V5

 

Adz

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #3

Is it a factory 300 tdi or a retro fit into an older vehicle?

If it's factory, then check your chassis number againt the VA117353/4 numbers listed - if it's lower you need the 'to VA117353' one, if it's later you need the 'from VA117354' one.

If it's a retro fit it's a little more complicated, unless you have the chassis number the engine came from.

Cheers,

 

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jimmyh

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #4

the v 5 and vin plate have not got a number anywhere near that??? ummmm

 

Adz

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #5

What are the last 8 digits of your chassis number on the VIN plate?

 

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jimmyh

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #6

ma944982

 

Adz

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #7

MA = model year 1995, a very early 300Tdi

MA comes before VA in the alphabetical scheme 'o' things dunt it?

So MAnnnnnn is earlier than VA117353 so you need the 'to VA117353' kit

The exception to this would be, if you or any previous owners have had a replacement engine that's from a later car.

Hope that helps,

 

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jimmyh

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #8

yeah really does help!!! yup its a 1994 110! thank you

 

Adz

New Member

• May 18, 2007

• #9

When you get the new one - try and make sure it's definitely the right one before you open the packaging - Paddocks might charge you a 'repacking' fee if you need to return it otherwise.