jjojjas Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 The time has come to change the belt on the defender. I'm about to order the following: timing belt - ETC8550 Tensioner - ERR2530 Water pump gasket -ERC5655 Is that all I need? Is it worth changing the crank bottom seal while I'm there (ERR6490) and whats the chances of the bottom pulley (damper - ERR751) being worn from the seal? Its got 163,000 miles on it, all original from what I know... My brother has just done his 300tdi and has the pulling kit so I'm hoping it won't be such a major problem. Happy to do the work, just I must get all parts ordered so I can do it in one day (no decent supplier near me). Thanks in advance chaps. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigster Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 deepending on how much of a service you want to do whilst doing this I would change all these as standard ETC4154 cover plate seal ERR1553 front cover gasket. ETC8550 - timing belt ERR118 - Tensioner ERR5655 - water pump gasket ETC5064 are optional (camshaft oil seal) ETC5065 are optional (crank seal oil seal) I would probably get some more boltd for the water pump as well.. again depending on age and condition. The time has come to change the belt on the defender. I'm about to order the following: timing belt - ETC8550 Tensioner - ERR2530 Water pump gasket -ERC5655 Is that all I need? Is it worth changing the crank bottom seal while I'm there (ERR6490) and whats the chances of the bottom pulley (damper - ERR751) being worn from the seal? Its got 163,000 miles on it, all original from what I know... My brother has just done his 300tdi and has the pulling kit so I'm hoping it won't be such a major problem. Happy to do the work, just I must get all parts ordered so I can do it in one day (no decent supplier near me). Thanks in advance chaps. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 (edited) Use tensioner part ERR2530 the other number is no longer available. worth changing the alternator/water pump & Power steering belts while you got the chance, [they have to come off anyway]. Number 1 cylinder at TDC Narrow slot in flywheel & 6 o'clock -- visible with torch through the bell housing wading plug hole 9.5mm shaft or drill bit shank to set the pump timing Edited July 23, 2006 by western Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 chhers chaps, good point about the gaskets! forgot them. auxillary belts only done 15'000 mile so I think I'll have a look at them first. cheers for the update numbers Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 You can just buy a timing belt kit. It comes with all the gaskets etc that you need to do the job. It usually works out cheaper than buying individual bits as well. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 hi Les, looked for them, but I can only find the 300tdi ones. Can't find water pump gaskets either, but I'm sure I used that silicone engine sealant stuff last time when I put the new pump on. ordered now, may do it at the weekend.. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 If the crank bolt is tight just flick it on the starter against a breaker bar on the chassis usually works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 If the crank bolt is tight just flick it on the starter against a breaker bar on the chassis usually works! what about an engine thats not in the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 what about an engine thats not in the car There's always one isn't there! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 impact gun I used it succesfully on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigster Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 impact gun - -hell yeah.. best thing ever they are... ) use the biggest you can get hold of.. I used a 1" socket one, instead of the mini 1/2" ones.. and boy that didn't take long... impact gunI used it succesfully on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 impact gun - -hell yeah..best thing ever they are... ) use the biggest you can get hold of.. I used a 1" socket one, instead of the mini 1/2" ones.. and boy that didn't take long... oh what a shame. looks like im gunan have to buy a new toy heh cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael calvert Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 instaed of using a drill for the wedge to lock timing gear, i alway mark each individual gear against the casing and the adjacent cog just to check, when all put back together with the new belt turn the engine over with a ratchet on the bottom pulley to make sure no teeth have moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 instaed of using a drill for the wedge to lock timing gear, i alway mark each individual gear against the casing and the adjacent cog just to check, when all put back together with the new belt turn the engine over with a ratchet on the bottom pulley to make sure no teeth have moved. Yup, thats what I usually do when I have changed belts on other motors. Gonna do it next weekend. Was gonna do it this week end but all the BBQ and home brew seems to be getting in the way! Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Has anyone ever got the crank bolt undone with a mini impact gun, i ask as the 1/2 inch drive all seem to be rated at 230lb/ft and isnt the bolt at abot 270lb/ft ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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