2.2hdi cambelt kit change

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notajeep
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2.2hdi cambelt kit change

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Is this a straight forward job?
special tools required?
I've done more older fords than I care to count, and my old 1.9td 406, is it as straight forward?
Would I be correct in thinking the waterpump runs off it too? probably change that too if so.
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Re: 2.2hdi cambelt kit change

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no one?
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Re: 2.2hdi cambelt kit change

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As far as I remember, when changing the 2.2's cambelt you should also change the chain drive and tensioner of the mechanism which drives the second (16v) cam in the head (it's a bit weird but hey). I say 'should' but I don't suppose many do it unless there's unusual noises from the head area.

Thing is, the 2.2's primary cambelt is under a lot more strain than normal and any failure of either the primary or secondary drives can spell disaster.

Having said all this I think I'd be inclined to 'test' or otherwise check for soundness the condition of the chain drive (if that's possible) before replacing it all.

Changing the water pump is a must-do on any car these days whilst your down in that area, it makes a lot of sense to do this given the small cost of the pump.
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Re: 2.2hdi cambelt kit change

Post by jasper5 »

From my information this looks like a straightforward job, the difference to the old TD is the position of the flywheel locking hole, it's located next to where the right hand driveshaft fits into the gearbox,
As Welly says, change the water pump, the advice regarding replacing the chain is to replace it if you remove the head, but if the car has done 100,000 miles I would replace it anyway.
The tensioner is similar to the other HDi engines in that it isn't spring loaded and the tension needs to be only as tight so that you can just turn the tensioner pulley by hand, not easily and not forced.
The other thing to note is that the fuel pump pulley does not need to be timed up.
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