JohnCamper
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2013 Ducato motorhome 2.3 130 Multijet Euro5
Engine F1AE3481D with AIRCON
Vehicle is 7 yrs old, but only done 28K, so changing timing belt is overdue, but what else should I change while I'm at it?
I'm trying to keep costs down, but also trying to be sensible about what I replace.
At this stage I'm assuming that the timing belt, and associated pulley and tensioner should be replaced, no worries. I'm not inclined to do the water pump this time.
So...
TIMING BELT ETC
Gates Kit K015592XS (£90 approx) seems to be the correct belt, tensioner pulley, and guide pulley.
What about the accessory belt(s)?
Do I need a whole kit, or should I change JUST the belts? (from reading, I think there is one for the alternator, and one for the aircon). New pulleys seem to be where the expense is, and trying to keep cost down, after 28K miles are new pulleys really needed for the accessory belts?
Special Tools?
Gates do a pin kit for the crank and cam, and also a tensioner tool. Hellish expensive for such a low use item. I'm pretty experienced with the spanners, and have done cambelt changes before, so I understand timing marks etc.
What would you recommend for a DIYer trying to spend wisely but minimally?
Thank you for any tips or guidance.
John
Engine F1AE3481D with AIRCON
Vehicle is 7 yrs old, but only done 28K, so changing timing belt is overdue, but what else should I change while I'm at it?
I'm trying to keep costs down, but also trying to be sensible about what I replace.
At this stage I'm assuming that the timing belt, and associated pulley and tensioner should be replaced, no worries. I'm not inclined to do the water pump this time.
So...
TIMING BELT ETC
Gates Kit K015592XS (£90 approx) seems to be the correct belt, tensioner pulley, and guide pulley.
What about the accessory belt(s)?
Do I need a whole kit, or should I change JUST the belts? (from reading, I think there is one for the alternator, and one for the aircon). New pulleys seem to be where the expense is, and trying to keep cost down, after 28K miles are new pulleys really needed for the accessory belts?
Special Tools?
Gates do a pin kit for the crank and cam, and also a tensioner tool. Hellish expensive for such a low use item. I'm pretty experienced with the spanners, and have done cambelt changes before, so I understand timing marks etc.
What would you recommend for a DIYer trying to spend wisely but minimally?
Thank you for any tips or guidance.
John
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