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| Tompoole Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 827   
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do idler and tensioner too should buy genuine / OEM kit from somewhere like dingo crofts for cam belt.
id do P gasket and water pump while you are at it too. Have fun be happy |
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6th Mar 2020 6:25pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1841 
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well, if peace of mind is the objective, when I was into the timing chest, as well as the tensioner and the belt, I think I'd look at the camshaft and crankshaft seals. Draining the oil beforehand wouldn't be such a big deal/expense.
You might find removing the camshaft and crank pulleys is extra work, but if they are removed, seals replaced, and then pulleys back on, you shouldn't need to go back in there for a long time. I'd say that mileaGe-wise 20k since the last change isn't a big deal, but after 7 years I can see where you're coming from. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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6th Mar 2020 7:20pm |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553  
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Is the OEM kit recommended or is it not really needed. Paddock do three kits,
Timing belt kit STC4096L or STC4096LDR – Includes seals? or STC4096LG – OEM – Is this better?? I presume I will have to order the seals separate if getting the OEM kit. Also, Water pump, PEB500090G – OEM – Twice the price of Britpart (is it worth getting the bolt set to go with it?) P Gasket metal – PET100790G – Metal P gasket but Britpart – is this the one to go for? And one more thing, I want to change the Serpentine Belt as the one that's on is showing signs of age. Is there only one type on the 300tdi, or if there are more how can I tell which I have? The belt that is on does not seem to have any marks or numbers on it. Sorry for all the questions but I want to get the items on order due to the virus shutting so many things down! Thank you for your help. Mick |
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23rd Mar 2020 5:36am |
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| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641 
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dont buy Britpart if you want a trouble free life DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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23rd Mar 2020 6:21am |
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| jfh Member Since: 08 Jan 2014 Location: West Coast Posts: 358  
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Always opt for the most expensive part that you can afford.
Not that it will automatically be better quality but it will definitely cut out the majority of crap available. Avoid Britpart if possible, although their non mechanical parts are more reliable than their mechanical parts. Their are two different lengths of belts. I can't remember the numbers but it is all about the alternator pulley size. |
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23rd Mar 2020 6:24am |
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| yostumpy Member Since: 01 Aug 2010 Location: n/kent Posts: 327 |
20k miles is not very much. When I replaced mine it had 90k and 13 years on it, still looked like new, but had probably stretched a tad. 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’
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15th Apr 2020 6:14am |
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| Ant knee Member Since: 06 Aug 2019 Location: Manningtree Posts: 8 
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Hi, there are two different length serpentine belt on the 300, if you check the alternator pulley sizes , if you have the large pulley you need the long belt, if that’s makes sense
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16th Apr 2020 7:21pm |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 400  
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The early type 300s have a bigger alternator pulley (61mm dia from memory) while the later ones (from about 1996 on) have a smaller pulley (again from memory, but I think 49mm) and a slightly shorter serp belt. ---
2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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17th Apr 2020 10:42am |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553
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Many thanks folks. Managed to measure the pulley and it is the smaller diameter one. I just need to get my list of items to order (for a full service) and get the stuff ordered.
I noticed a thread where someone had used a garden sprayer for loading diff oil etc. They just took the nozzle off, pressurised it and let it do its stuff. I thought that was a good idea so that will be on the next shopping list! Typically I have got the vehicle, its nice weather and I have work for the first time in ages!!! M |
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17th Apr 2020 1:19pm |
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| yostumpy Member Since: 01 Aug 2010 Location: n/kent Posts: 327 |
I thought the OP mentioned 'timing belt', this is obviously not the serpentine belt. Clarification needed. You cannot actually see the timing belt. unless...... 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’
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17th Apr 2020 3:25pm |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553
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The thread drifted Stumpy. When I was looking to order the timing belt I noticed there were 2 different ones for the 300tdi and asked what the difference was so I didn't get the wrong one!
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17th Apr 2020 5:24pm |
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