Cambelt change on an automatic c5 tourer 2010 2.0 HDI

[French_Cars]

I found an item on eBay under the same part number ‭1613561780‬ would this kit be ok?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2223607260

[GiveMeABreak]

I’m struggling to locate that part number anywhere in that listing.....

There’s one here though OEM genuine £120

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIMING-CAMBE ... 2260584559

[French_Cars]

Thanks Marc, I think I’d rather buy the genuine kit from the main stealer.

But still have the question about the timing tools, do I really need it or can I just use drill bits instead? Is the flywheel locking pin behind the starter motor?

I saw some pdf workshop manuals on eBay for sale around £11 are they worth the money?

[Simple76]

Have done before without special tools. Just need drill bit to time camshaft remove crank pulley and covers put camshaft in time use tipex to mark pulleys and belt. I used impact gun to remove crank pully it’s on a key way.

[French_Cars]

Do I need to lock the flywheel?

Should I get workshop manuals on eBay as PDF?

[Simple76]

If you buy the gates kit will come with instructions . I have done it without locking flywheel just need to make sure you have marked pulley and belt. If not confident take it to garage normally takes three and a half hours labour to do belt and water pump .

[French_Cars]

It’s something i am confident i would do and I would rather do myself.

I’ve read before that the genuine kit is made by Gates, does that mean if I buy it from the dealer, I would get tte instructions that is usually supplied by Gates?

[EDC5]

When I was looking into doing it on my C5 I found a nice simple video that went over the main bits and how to set the tensioner:

[moizeau]

The link I gave was with the original part No. for your car as supplied by Marc

[GiveMeABreak]

Do I need to lock the flywheel?

Should I get workshop manuals on eBay as PDF?

I’ve been a little swamped today, but I am putting the official procedures together for you, if you can be a little patient. I’ll post them here and you can decide what you do and don’t need once you have looked at the official procedures.

[French_Cars]

@Pete, thank for the kit but Marc said that Part No don’t always match the engine type (at least that’s what I understood) as I can’t enter the reg to verify the part, I was hesitant in case the kit provided won’t fit.

@Marc, thanks a lot, you have already provided invaluable info (the workshop, would be def the icing on the cake) no rush as I am in the investigation phase, planning to do the job this weekend.

[GiveMeABreak]

I'll have the info shortly - but by morning for sure if not later.

But as for the parts - I always quote official parts for the very reason that people then know what the original [art numbers are for their specific car as per the VIN - which tells everything it has when it left the factory. Vehicle registration numbers and third party databases are notoriously flawed and I won't use them without a proper part number. I've seen too many end up being wrong, incorrect or dead on arrival.

Incidentally, that part that I linked to is a genuine Citroen one on ebay - I can tell from the photos - it is in original packing with the correct part numbers on each box - and even with the postage totalling £131 - it is still £80 cheaper than the main dealer.

[GiveMeABreak]

@Pete, thank for the kit but Marc said that Part No don’t always match the engine type (at least that’s what I understood) as I can’t enter the reg to verify the part, I was hesitant in case the kit provided won’t fit.

@Marc, thanks a lot, you have already provided invaluable info (the workshop, would be def the icing on the cake) no rush as I am in the investigation phase, planning to do the job this weekend.

Ok, here you go - I've updated the previous post to include the step by step guide:
C5 X7 DW10CTED4 Timing Belt Replacement Procedure

Note: Official Tools Used are shown in the preceding post in the link.

[French_Cars]

Brilliant work Marc, thank you ever so much.
I will order the parts and have a go next weekend.

Thank you all for your support.

[GiveMeABreak]

No problem, good luck and don't rush it!