When should the timing belt be changed on a Fiat Ducato?
For standard Fiat Ducato vans – covering very high mileages, in a very short space of time – a cam belt change every three years is advisable. Otherwise I’d recommend having it changed every five years for light use, such as a camper.
Can you change timing belt without changing water pump?
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer. WORD TO THE WISE.
Does Fiat Ducato have a timing belt?
The 2.3litre motor in the Fiat Ducato has a timing-belt that should be replaced periodically. It also has a chain-drive from one cam-shaft to the other, but the chain-drive does not need periodic replacement.
How reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Reliability and Safety The Ducato has a loyal following among van buyers, and this is largely down to the strong reliability record of its Fiat engines. On the safety front there’s a driver’s airbag, ABS with EBD and ESC stability control as standard.
Does a Fiat Ducato 2.3 have a Cambelt?
2.3 multijet engines have the water pump driven by the cambelt so it is prudent to replace the water pump as well, the parts are dearer than many engines, my neighbouring Halfords Autocentre charge £450 for the full job.
How many miles will a Fiat Ducato do?
All the Ducato units had service intervals of 30,000 miles and the timing chain was designed to last the life of the vehicle. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual gearbox while the 3.0-litre can be specified with the six-speed Comfort-Matic – an automated manual transmission.
Can you stand up in a Fiat Ducato?
The interior roof height of a Fiat Ducato is 1662mm (H1) – 1932mm (H2) – 2172mm (H3) . But you can stand up in a Fiat Ducato H2 and up.
Is it time to change the cam belt on my scudo?
Discussion in ‘ Car Repairs / Maintenance ‘ started by Whitespirit66, 7 Apr 2014 . It’s time for a cambelt change, and I’m not sure who the best people are to go for this sort of thing on this van.
When to replace the timing belt in a Fiat?
Yeah my Papa nipped in to Fiat this morning for me to check if it was right enough as he thought mileage was quite low, lady said 5 years or 60,000 miles so different to what I’ve read online. She said herself I’m cheaper to go elsewhere as they’d be £65 per hour labour, 3 hour job, the part plus VAT, so probably nearer to £400.
Is the timing belt on a 1.3 MJ meant to last?
Hammer time! The timing belt on the 1.3 MJ is meant to last the life of the engine. They can go mind you, but it’s not a common thing. I think you mean “The timing CHAIN on the 1.3 MJ is meant to last the life of the engine.” It is a chain and as such I wouldn’t do anything with it unless it starts making bad noises.
Can a Multijet timing belt change be troublesome?
The Yellow Peril is gone Give me a MENTION if you need me! These engines are designed to go t 250K without great maintenance intervention so if the car has had regular oil changes it should be fine as far as the chain goes 97k on mine however the EGR valves can be troublesome as can water pumps & may leak. Speed Reader of the Year!