406 2.0 petrol cambelt

[Gavin]

im getting my timing belt replaced on friday, does anybody know what else i should get done while im there?

 

[John Hollinshead]

im getting my timing belt replaced on friday, does anybody know what else i should get done while im there?

check the water pump for leaks etc.

 

[Gavin]

what about the pullys on the 406 are they robust or are they worth replacing the car is a v reg on 144000 on the clock thanks

 

[Nigel (archive)]

what about the pullys on the 406 are they robust or are they worth replacing the car is a v reg on 144000 on the clock thanks

If it's the XU10 engine, it's not necessary, unless they feel rough when you spin them. If it's the EW10 then yes change at least the tensioner pulley. Don't forget to check the auxilliary belt for cracks etc.

 

[anthony redshaw]

Make sure you have the timing belt tensioner changed at the same time?

Tony R

 

[G.T]

Hi,

I know I'm late, but I was busy somewhere else.

If it's the XU10 engine, it's not necessary, unless they feel rough when you spin them. If it's the EW10 then yes change at least the tensioner pulley.

Mmmm... I've seen too many old tensionners litterally explode not a long time after the fitting of a new belt. With all the risks of a broken cambelt. I guess it is a wrong idea to keep the old one, as I wouldn't describe it as a good saving.

Don't forget to check the auxilliary belt for cracks etc.

For the tenner in addition of timing change and labour, I always change the belt with the timing belt. As anyway it has to be removed and refit within the timing belt change operation, they should just charge for the new accessories' belt.