wexplorew Member Joined Sep 9, 2022 Messages 11 Jun 1, 2024 #1 I did purchase a 1998 873 with 1120 hours (Deutz engine). Debating on changing timing belt. Would like some opinions. Thanks
I did purchase a 1998 873 with 1120 hours (Deutz engine). Debating on changing timing belt. Would like some opinions. Thanks
T Tlawdogg Well-known member Joined May 22, 2020 Messages 194 Jun 2, 2024 #2 If you do not have the history of Service on the machine you bought with Proof, I would error and change it out. Do drive belt too. It is not that difficult. With low hours ( if Accurate) you have the 26 years of age on timing belt. Todd
If you do not have the history of Service on the machine you bought with Proof, I would error and change it out. Do drive belt too. It is not that difficult. With low hours ( if Accurate) you have the 26 years of age on timing belt. Todd
T Tazza Moderator Staff member Joined Dec 7, 2004 Messages 16,865 Jun 4, 2024 #3 Do the belt, if it fails, you bend push rods and have the chance of valve damage. Aftermarket timing kits aren't expensive at all
Do the belt, if it fails, you bend push rods and have the chance of valve damage. Aftermarket timing kits aren't expensive at all
E Equipment_Tech Well-known member Joined Jun 16, 2023 Messages 159 Location USA Jun 8, 2024 #4 I don't recommend using aftermarket engine parts Make sure you have a good belt tension gauge and that you understand how the procedure is done
I don't recommend using aftermarket engine parts Make sure you have a good belt tension gauge and that you understand how the procedure is done
