TDi 170 - Belt or Chain

[NWSRG]

Folks,

Quick question...does the 2.0 TDi 170 have a timing belt or chain? And if it's a belt, when does it need changed?

I thought the engine had a chain, but I've heard differently now...

Thanks in advance!

[Issac Hunt]

Belt. 80k/4 years for a change I think.

[didkobandita]

Guys as one of the forum members said the "owners manual book" you have it is worth to read it :beerchug:
The 170BHP TDI engine is with BELT, the changing interval is 180 000Km forgot the years and about the mileage you can calculate it :p

[rd1]

The 170BHP TDI engine is with BELT, the changing interval is 180 000Km forgot the years and about the mileage you can calculate it :p


is this from the manual then????

[didkobandita]

Yes it is from the manual.
I am a mechanic too so know a bit more :p
It is a great engine

[fourringsrus]

Sorry I don't know the exact maths here,but 180'000 km is around 112'000 miles ,surely that is way too long an interval between belt changes

Stuart

[quiel_type_r]

It's not uncommon, new(ish) ford's have 100.000 mile intervals on cambelts too. Things have moved on from days of old where you need to change the belt every 20k miles ;)