106 Timing Belt

Ho Chi Minger · Post by **Ho Chi Minger** » 18 Jul 2004, 15:09

Is it possible to change the timing belt on a peugeot 106 (TU1engine}without the peugeot tensioning tool as mentioned in the manual.I ask because DIY the job is relatively simple and cheap[:)],whereas taking it to a peugeot garage isn't[:(].

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » 18 Jul 2004, 16:01

My guess would be that lots of garages fit belts without using the recommended Pug/Cit tensioner. They rely on experience - and by turning the tensioned belt with finger and thumb through 90 degrees.

np · Post by np » 18 Jul 2004, 17:05

I`ve changed a few belts on Renaults where the manual says that you need the tool.Never used 1 & never had any probs.
As JohnD says above,get the belt on and tightend,then use finger and thumb.

macaroni · Post by **macaroni** » 18 Jul 2004, 20:28

I have changed the timing belt on my 205 tu3s engine several times and, as is said above, just using the common belt tension practices will be OK; turn the belt through 90 degrees and no more and leaving about 5mm of free play in the longest stretch of belt should do.

arry_b · Post by **arry_b** » 18 Jul 2004, 21:28

You may even find that the dealers tension checking tool wont reach the belt when the engine is in the car!
It's a scam by the main dealers to get you back there to get the job done "properly" (ahem!).