DIY 300 tdi timing belt?

[carvin]

Hi All,

Just a quick question. Is a relatively simple exercise to change a timing belt on a 300 tdi myself? Bare in mind that i've not changed one before. One of the reasons I'm considering doing this job is the car is currently without a grill, front guards or the radiator and shroud. The other reason is that I've no history of the vehicle other than the odometer, which is around 220k (and that i drove it around the block once when it was delivered from the auctions).

As a side note, should i consider doing something with the water pump while the vehicle is apart, ie, are there any checks i can do.

Regards Jamie

[mcrover]

Yes the timing belt isnt rocket science, do a search as there is a link somewhere to a really good tutorial on it but I cant remember it off hand.

I would while you have it all apart, clean out the radiator/intercooler, change hoses and belts and do your tensioner pulley bearings and inspect the waterpump and replace the P gasket while your at it.

That should keep you out of trouble for a couple of hours

[carvin]

Thank you for the input mcrover. I've already had the radiator, intercooler and condenser cleaned, and had intended replacing belts as well. My list of things to do isn't really getting any shorter.

Cheers Jamie

[87County]

this is a job you can do.....

there are some good threads on this site if you use the search function in top row...

you will need to fabricate/borrow some simple specific tools to set the timing, to hold the crankshaft and to pull the harmonic balancer.... (I think tool photos were posted on earlier threads)

you will need a 27mm 3/4" dr socket to undo the front harmonic balancer bolt

if you look up the difflock.com site there is also thereon a complete description of what to do and what not to do (has tool pix) ....

here's just one... Tools for 300tdi timing belt change

hope this helps - Laurie

[MinniTheMoocha]

Yes the timing belt isnt rocket science, do a search as there is a link somewhere to a really good tutorial on it but I cant remember it off hand.

I would while you have it all apart, clean out the radiator/intercooler, change hoses and belts and do your tensioner pulley bearings and inspect the waterpump and replace the P gasket while your at it.

That should keep you out of trouble for a couple of hours

x2 - Just as mcrover said

[rick130]

Links to relevant threads, including a link to the Difflock tutorial (the best 300Tdi timing belt tutorial IMO) are here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/4...ming-belt.html
DIFFLOCK - 300tdi Timing Belt Change

[mcrover]

Links to relevant threads, including a link to the Difflock tutorial (the best 300Tdi timing belt tutorial IMO) are here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/4...ming-belt.html
DIFFLOCK - 300tdi Timing Belt Change

Thats the one I was thinking about

[2stroke]

Thanks Rick 130 for an extremely timely post I'm doing just that right now, also oil pump which should be one cover further in.(It's my first time).

[carvin]

Thanks to all for your help. Found the site everyone suggested, think i'll have a bash at it (maybe with the help of the old man - a welder and general gun with anything mechanical), between the both of us we should be able to sort it.

thanks to all
Jamie

[warren9981]

This is a relatively easy job to do.
I bought a kit from British4WD in Hobart. The kit had the pins to lock the fuel pump and the flywheel included as well as the crankshaft seal, timing belt, belt tensioner and cover gasket. Really good value for money too.
I just followed the directions from tha link.
Make sure you get the spanner to remove the fan as well. It is awkward without this offset spanner.