i have just bought a peugeot406diesel 1.9 engine i want to change the cambelt how difficult is this to do. i've been to my local garage and they have quoted me £300 to do the job.. i cant really afford that. so could someone please help i have done cambelts on petrol engine cars but never a diesel
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peugeot 406 diesel cambelt
- Thread starter diddyman
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I guess you have the XUD lump in this one, so there are no real problems.....the injection pump is held with 2 x 8mm bolts, and the cam with one.....the crank pulley nut is always bloomin' tight and putting the covers on is a scrape knuckle nightmare.
Tip for releasing the crank pulley bolt.....heat it up (softens the thread seal) stick the car in a high gear, get someone to press the brake pedal while you heave ho with a socket and breaking bar on the nut.
Consider the water pump condition and renew if there is any doubt. The tensioners are usually ok on these.
John
Tip for releasing the crank pulley bolt.....heat it up (softens the thread seal) stick the car in a high gear, get someone to press the brake pedal while you heave ho with a socket and breaking bar on the nut.
Consider the water pump condition and renew if there is any doubt. The tensioners are usually ok on these.
John
£300 sounds a little high for this job. I've had the belt changed on a Xantia before which I believe is the same engine and IIRC it was only about £150-200. Same with my old BX.
