Technical Timing belt jtd

[bri1232]

what is the recommended timing belt change interval for jtd 8valve.

Thank`s.

 

[Davren]

Fiat used to recommend every 72,000 miles but it was reduced to 50 or 60,000 (can't remember which) several years ago.

 

[beau]

5 years/72,000 miles which ever is soonest, personally iv ran one upto 8 years/95,000 but obviously it could snap before then!!

 

[beau]

Fiat used to recommend every 72,000 miles but it was reduced to 50 or 60,000 (can't remember which) several years ago.

i have never seen a jtd 8v timing belt interval changed from 5yr/72k?

 

[Davren]

I saw it on a menu servicing price list on the wall of a local Fiat dealer (Ancaster, Welling) a few years ago. I told them my service book says 72,000 miles, service manager said it was changed by Fiat several years previously because of some premature failures.

 

[bri1232]

I think ill go with your advice Davren can you recommend water pump ( maker to purchase only want to replace once).

 

[beau]

always replace belt, tensioners and water pump

 

[bri1232]

I always replace parts that run with timing belt.

 

[Davren]

I think ill go with your advice Davren can you recommend water pump ( maker to purchase only want to replace once).

I always use Dayco for timing belt kits (part number KTB317 for the JTD 8v) and original Fiat water pumps.

Dayco timing belt kit for £80 delivered here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-TIMING-BELT-KIT-KTB317-/330835954945?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d075c0d01

There's also a genuine Fiat timing belt kit listed for a Stilo JTD 8v for £60 delivered here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Fiat-Stilo-Doblo-Miltipla-Bravo-1-9-JTD-8V-Cambelt-Timing-Kit-/230840636017?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35bf2c9271 but according to the Fiat parts catalogue, part number 71736726 is not shown as suitable for all JTD 8v engines. Depends on the VIN.

Original Fiat water pump for £31 delivered here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280920099246?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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[T14086]

One of my doblos was 5 years old exactly (44000 miles) when I got it, the timing belt was split halfway through...I was lucky!

I always change 1.9JTD belts at 5 years/50k and NO later...I don't care who says otherwise and yes water pump as well as this is often the cause of damaged engines.