Thread: Parts/brands to do KV6 Timing Belt

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Well I only specify Dayco belts, the engine was developed using this brand of belt.

If you need the pt nos I have them.

I always have a few oil seals on hand, crankshaft /cam etc; the drive end has different seals than the back which are viton. Cam end caps are always a must to replace and you might want to lift to top cover of the cam cover to clear the breather ducts and porting. If these get plugged up they blow out resulting in severe oil loss. New gaskets and a shellac based sealer is always a must for the tool box.

For info:-
A friend of mine, (a senior tech at a local LR dealer for 15 years ) was fired because he overlooked this problem and the owner (read idiot) ignored the smell of burning oil leaking from the gaping hole on the motorway resulting in a seized engine) so beware!

You will need a crankshaft locking pin to hold the engine in the "safe position", I use a 3" 3/8 UNC bolt with the threads filed off on opposite sides to engage in the "ovalish" hole in the flywheel flex plate.
Then you will need the special tools to hold the cams shafts in position when you change the belt.
Do you have these?
I can shoot you some pictures of a DIY set if you have a welder and a die grinder at hand.
Cheers Dennis
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