Thread: Timing belt change please

Originally Posted by sheerluck

I imported my belt kit, oil pump and front seal from the UK.

There is only a LR genuine pump and seal, but you can get a OEM belt kit (front & rear separate kits), and Dayco is the best option.

Wouldn't happen to have a shop name or website you went through would you?

I used the dayco kit - no problems and very good quality. It doesn't come with a new tensioner bolt though, which you do need.


NB. the OEM belt that came off my 08my car was Dayco. Gates is a reputable company also.

Can those with experience help shed some light on specific part numbers and other jobs to do while access is easy.

I was thinking of replacing the water pump while doing the oil pump housing / timing belt job. The water pumps aren't that expensive and should be easy to do while we're at it or is it just an unneccessary cost? Is there anything else which can be easily done while you're there?

From a parts point of view here is a list of what I think I need:

1 x LR016655 front timing belt kit (includes new belt / tensioner and tensioner bolt)
1 x LR013487 upgraded oil pump housing
2 x LR1311306 idler pulleys
1 x LR009324 water pump
1 x LR1102415 front crank seal
1 x LR002458 front crank bolt

I can't seem to find a part number for oil pump housing seal or water pump gaskets / seals. Are these supplied in a kit under the above mentioned part numbers or do they need to be ordered separately. And are there any other gaskets / seals / bolts that should be on hand?

Thanks in advance for any advice. Cheers,

Matt

From the info I've recived the seal for the oil pump housing comes with the part (but not the crankshaft seal)

Also the rear fuel pump belt is worth doing at the same time as the timing belt IMHO

Originally Posted by shorty

Can those with experience help shed some light on specific part numbers and other jobs to do while access is easy.

I was thinking of replacing the water pump while doing the oil pump housing / timing belt job. The water pumps aren't that expensive and should be easy to do while we're at it or is it just an unneccessary cost?
Matt

I think it is probably a good idea to change the water pump while you are at it. I had the following happen to me:

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Water pump bolts just sheared.........WTF ?