Megansfolly Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 i think i did mine to 33lb/2in as per the manual its a 200tdi disco lump but something keeps buggin me that it to tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 if you set it to spec then you are OK , and yes you can overtension timing belts , which will cause excess wear on any bearings , and could result in premature failure of belt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megansfolly Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 wat tightnes should it be just so i can check it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 wat tightnes should it be just so i can check it I don't have access to the 200tdi manual so don't know if your figure is correct. The Defender 300tdi workshop manual says: Apply a tension of 15 Nm (11 lbf/ft) for a new belt or 12 Nm (9 lbf/ft) for an original belt. When tension is correct, tighten clamp bolt. Hope this helps, Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megansfolly Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 cheers ill strp the fooker out again and check tension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 cheers ill strp the fooker out again and check tension There was a post on the torques recently for a 200tdi......... Its a little higher on the torques with a 200tdi than a 300. New timing belt - tension to 19Nm used timing belt tension - to 17Nm I know what you mean about niggling thoughts keeping occuring telling you to check things.... I get it all the time and its a right pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 if the cam belts too tight it will make a radio controlled car type whine on reving might be hard to tell on weisels on petrols its alot easier to notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megansfolly Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 doh off it comes then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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