trr777 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Hi everyone, just started my first ever attempt at changing a cam belt, on my Discovery 200tdi which I use for RTV's when I'm able to ,anyway, I digress, just stripped everything of and removed the timing chest cover to find the belt still in one piece apart from a section approx 7" long, where all the teeth had stripped off, just leaving the belt backing holding it all together. Is this normal/typical of cam belt failure?, or does it indicate some other problem?, engine still turns over fine,on the starter, also , strangely, this problem occured when the engine was ticking over!?, any thoughts/experience much appreceiated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 With 7' of teeth missing, i would be very supprised if the timing isnt out! If you are still cranking it in this condition you will probably have bent the push rods, possibly broken the rocker shaft and maybe the followers. Take the rocker cover off and check all. Would suggest you take the rockershaft off before you try to time it back up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trr777 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Ok, I should edit this to read, I know the timing is out (thats why the engine stopped, when the belt stripped) and nothing is broken in the valve train (bought a new set of push rods with the timing belt kit) would like to know if there's any other experience of this or what caused it as the belt was allegedly not that old?, did'nt appear overtight either, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Ok, I should edit this to read, I know the timing is out (thats why the engine stopped, when the belt stripped) and nothing is broken in the valve train (bought a new set of push rods with the timing belt kit) would like to know if there's any other experience of this or what caused it as the belt was allegedly not that old?, did'nt appear overtight either, thanks. Britpart perhaps!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwcooper Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 was the last belt a cheap one? I have herd of them stripping teeth before though. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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