Timing belt replacement: Land Rover Discovery_2.7TD 2006 Injection (276DT)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2.7, TDV6

• Opens: fuel

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• Always fit a new timing belt after removal
• Ensure that the tensioner is fitted correctly
• The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

1. Always fit a new timing belt after removal
2. Disconnect the battery earth cable
3. Disconnect the fuel lines
4. Note: Plug the ends of the fuel lines
5. Disconnect the EGR hoses

6. Fully clamp the hoses
7. Remove the EGR cooler pipe
8. Disconnect the wiring loom and move it aside
9. Remove the injection pump timing belt cover
10. Remove the belt tensioner
11. Note: Discard the tensioner
12. Discard the bolt
13. Remove the injection pump drive belt
14. Note: The belt is not timed to the engine

Installation and checks

15. Fit the injection pump belt
16. Refit the drive belt tensioner(s)
17. Ensure that the tensioner is fitted correctly
18. Check the belt(s) for cracks, fraying, wear and oil contamination
19. Note: The engine must be cold before timing belt adjustment
20. Note: Avoid bending, torsion or traction
21. Refit the EGR cooler pipe
22. Reconnect the EGR hoses
23. Reconnect the fuel line(s)
24. Refit the engine upper cover
25. Reconnect the battery earth cable

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