406 HDI timing belt change

[Peter (archive)]

Hi,

I am planning to have my timing belt replaced at 66000 miles - should I be looking to replace anything else at the same time such as tensioners, idlers etc? Or is just changing the belt OK?

 

[Pete Ariss]

Check the water pump is OK and most people recommend renewing the tensioners

 

[Nigel (archive)]

Check the water pump is OK and most people recommend renewing the tensioners

Also it would be as well to change the auxilliary belt too. They tend to crack and when they get too bad they snap, and will sometimes get caught up in the cambelt by getting behind the crankpulley. This will make the cambelt jump and may cause considerable engine damage. The belt is around 15 to 20 pounds. Check the auxilliary belt tensioner and jockey whells for any tight spots or roughness and renew as nec.

 

[Peter (archive)]

Also it would be as well to change the auxilliary belt too. They tend to crack and when they get too bad they snap, and will sometimes get caught up in the cambelt by getting behind the crankpulley. This will make the cambelt jump and may cause considerable engine damage. The belt is around 15 to 20 pounds. Check the auxilliary belt tensioner and jockey whells for any tight spots or roughness and renew as nec.

Many thanks

So I need to look at:

Timing belt
Aux belt, tensioner & wheels
Water pump