RRH
Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
Location: Liverpool
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Hi all,
As you may have seen in previous threads, the Disco we bought (somewhat naively) needs belts - although low mileage, its just over 7 years old.
Can I get away with just doing the timing belt, then do the other belt in a couple of months?
Thanks all
Simon 
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 28th Feb 2017 8:32 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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You can but unlike the 2.7 the rear belt is timed on the D4 and a lot harder to access and do. you also need a locking tool to get the rear belt in the timed position.
Flack 
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| 28th Feb 2017 8:37 pm |
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RRH
Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
Location: Liverpool
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Ok, thanks for that. Does the rear belt do any damage if it lets go?
I'm just concerned that the timing belt needs attention immediately, if I could get the other done next month it'd be a lot more comfortable financially.
My own fault but I didn't expect this level of expense within weeks of owning it.
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| 28th Feb 2017 9:00 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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The rear belt has been known to do some damage if it snaps to the casing and the main wiring loom around there, but I personally have never seen it.
Put it this way if the front belt snaps your looking at a new engine so a few hundred for the belts is a better option.
Flack
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| 28th Feb 2017 10:19 pm |
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RRH
Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 87
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Ok, thanks. Messaged you earlier, you're only up the road from me
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| 28th Feb 2017 10:21 pm |
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