Thread: Timing belt went last night while driving D1 - 92 tdi...!!

If you find that she is down on power and blow's a little smoke at some point down the track, then dont forget to check the threads for the rocker shaft pedastal mounts. These alloy threads can be weakened/stripped when a belt goes. If you broke a rocker then it certainly could have done some damage. However as your back in action it is just something to watch for in future. It happened to my brother-in-law and these symptoms didnt appear for 6months, then he investigated and found one of his rocker shaft studs just sitting loosely which resulted in a bent rocker shaft. Easily fixed with a helicoil and new shaft.

Originally Posted by smogmonster

I think my handbook recommends changing belt at 60000 miles or less under arduous conditions?Would Oz be considered arduous by Landrover? Ive just fitted another belt and idler and seals to my 93 200 tdi discovery 400 000 miles 640 000kms?.It was swimming in oil,but the belt was perfect!Im not always lucky, the belt broke at 13 months old,42 000,landrover fixed it all.If in doubt change belts straight away,All the best,Graham.

Originally Posted by Jay

Mate.

Everythings is more "Arduos" in Australia......!!

Swimming in oil.... do you keep the wading plugs in by chance...?

Best

Jay

50,000km, do not miss. Australia is considered extreme

Does anyone know the compression pressure for 200tdi?