300TDi Timing Belt

I agree, the only thing that needs loctiting is the crank bolt.
I would always use anti-seize on the crank nose to ease replacement in the future.

Only loctited? I've had them arrive WELDED on!!!!!!!!!

That requires a crank replacement.

That is a nasty thing to do to someones 'fender, and yes it was a used car dealer.


The owner was unable to get any recompense as they were long gone.


:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


JC

Are the defenders easier to do than a disco? I was quoted $470 just for the replacement kit, $950 installed. It all seems rather expensive, as belts my other cars are less than $100. I have broken camshaft drive belts on other cars, it bent push rods and valves etc. should be avoided if possible .

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Are the defenders easier to do than a disco? I was quoted $470 just for the replacement kit, $950 installed. It all seems rather expensive, as belts my other cars are less than $100. I have broken camshaft drive belts on other cars, it bent push rods and valves etc. should be avoided if possible .

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I would have thought $450 supplied and fitted would be about right for a Disco - for a belt only no mod kit.

The belts are worth $75.The last one I had done cost $220 drive away.If someone gave me a bill for $950 I wouldn't pay it.A mechanic I once spoke to removed the radiator when he does it,that is going overboard. Pat

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Originally Posted by PAT303

If someone gave me a bill for $950 I wouldn't pay it

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And then you wouldn't get your vehicle back. Then 3 months later it would be sold to cover the cost of the repair and the storage fee for those intervening 3 months. Tradesmans Lien. All legal.

I bought my Def with 202000km on the clock thinking they were done at 100,000kms. Got home, had the belt done (incl pulley kit) for $450 (1st quote was $950) and was very lucky as it was badly worn. It's standard maintenance