HDi Timing Belt

p20 · Post by **p20** » 15 Jan 2007, 11:52

Hi. My Xantia Hdi has now hit 75000, so its time for the timing belt change. I'll get the accessory belt done at the same time, is there anything else worth doing?
Also any recommendations of garages for the above job in the Newcastle area? Idea of price?
Thanks in advance

paulbx · Post by **paulbx** » 15 Jan 2007, 14:00

Well whilst you are there

1. Water pump

2 Check the main pulley wheel and tensioners as these can disintegrate

Paulb

KP · Post by KP » 15 Jan 2007, 14:34

Get the idler and other replaceable pulley bits done and as above water pump and flush the coolant.

Im sure GSF do a Cambelt kit to include it all

p20 · Post by **p20** » 15 Jan 2007, 18:27

Cheers guys
I've phoned 2 garages. One said an HDi with 75000, is very unlikely to need the waterpump and they'd inspect the tensioners. Cost £125 for belt, £40 for tensioners plus £14 for accessory belt. All prices not including VAT. Doesn't seem too bad.

KP · Post by KP » 15 Jan 2007, 18:58

The HDI engines seem to eat the pumps mroe than the XUDs from what ive been told by a PUG expert and he always recomends a change with the belt as its cheap enough and also ensures the coolant is flushed regularly which is important for the engine as well

Better than getting a few months down the line to find it seeping and starting to die

They are a consumable part after all

drpau · Post by **drpau** » 15 Jan 2007, 19:59

My water pump was leaking - I had noticed a slow coolant loss - it was in for the belt change and my mechanic spotted a leak from the pump which figured with the water loss (either the pump or head gasket eh!?). May as well do it save having to do it in future - at the time I think the mileage was 85k on my hdi.

paul

simonelsey · Post by **simonelsey** » 21 Jan 2007, 08:39

HDi belt change is 100,000 . Your garage should now this .