Cam Belt Change - 2.1d

[bob-b]

Could someone advise me please. I have an 1998 Xantia 2.1D Exclusive and am going to change the cambelt, drive belt and water pump at the weekend. I have all the equipment to do the job, and have done it before on a 1.9D. The car has done 115,000 miles. Would you advise that I change the tensioner while I'm at it ?

 

Just because I'm paranoid don't mean there's no one after me !!

 

Cheers in anticipation,

 

Bob

[Johndouglas]

I ran a 2.1 Xantia from new for seven years. I changed the cambelt every 35000 miles and when I sold it at 100K I had not needed to change the tensioner or the water pump. Having said that, if you intend to stick to recommended changes, you've got to consider what the state of the tensioner will be in 75 or 80K miles.

 

Changing the belt is similar to the smaller XUD's, but removing the top engine mount is a bit more work since the mounting is attached to the inner wing. Change the auxilliary belt at the same time.

[bob-b]

I ran a 2.1 Xantia from new for seven years. I changed the cambelt every 35000 miles and when I sold it at 100K I had not needed to change the tensioner or the water pump. Having said that, if you intend to stick to recommended changes, you've got to consider what the state of the tensioner will be in 75 or 80K miles.

 

Changing the belt is similar to the smaller XUD's, but removing the top engine mount is a bit more work since the mounting is attached to the inner wing. Change the auxilliary belt at the same time.

 

Many thanks John, I just wondered if the tensioner was changed as a matter of course after 115,000, but I'll obviously have a close look at the tensioner and if any doubt I'll change it.

 

Cheers