Xantia HDi cambelt change

paulstow · Unread post by **paulstow** » 04 Apr 2006, 09:04

Having nearly reached 160K miles on my year 2000 Xantia HDi, I think its time for a cambelt change ( it was last done around 80K from the service records ).

I'll inspect the aux belt and crankpulley condition for any deterioration of the rubber.

I've noticed a recommendation to change the tensioners - is this part of the standard schedule or simply a precaution?

Anything else I should be checking whilst I'm in there. It looks a bit tight for space in there, so any hints on getting access and doing the job?

Cheers - Jez

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 04 Apr 2006, 09:39

I consider it such a bitch of a job to put on an auxiliary belt (especially at the roadside) that I always put on a new one when doing a cambelt. It's a recommendation to change the tensioner, but at your mileage, probably advisable. Have a close look at the bottom pulley.

XantiaJon · Unread post by **XantiaJon** » 04 Apr 2006, 16:45

Change the Tensioner too, far cheaper then the Bill if it fails! As I found out a few weeks ago.