2.2 CR DI Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioner and Pulleys

Whilst many Jaguar Land Rover engines are driven by timing chain these days, some engines are still use a reinforced belt and pulley system to connect the bottom of the engine (crankshaft) to the top of the engine (Camshafts), including the 2.2 Diesel.

The timing belt on the 2.2L Single Turbo diesel engine needs changing every 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. It is important to make sure this is done on or before the scheduled interval, as if it were to snap, The pistons will likely hit the valves and you’re looking at over £6k for an engine rebuild instead of some simple preventative maintenance.

This guide covers a Timing belt replacement including the idler and tensioner pulleys and water pump on the 2.2 CR DI Diesel engine at K Motors.

In reality, there is no actual way of telling if a timing belt has been replaced until its removed for inspection unless you have an invoice in the service wallet, or if it has been logged in Land Rover’s online service history database.

In our opinion whilst this is probably the best and most reliable engine Land Rover have ever used, It’s essential when purchasing a second hand Jaguar or Land Rover with this engine you see proof that the timing belt has been changed within the required timescales.

When changing the timing belt on the 2.2 we also change the water pump as it is run by cambelt.

To replace the timing belt the easiest way is to do it through the right hand wheel arch. Remove the wheel and then the wheel arch liner to gain access to the cambelt cover.

• Raise vehicle

• Drain Cooling system

• Remove Offside wheel

• Remove Offside wheelarch liner

• Detension auxiliary drive belt and remove

• Remove auxiliary drive belt pulleys

• Remove Crankshaft TVD pulley

• Undo bolts and clips securing timing cover

• Set engine to TDC on cylinder 1 using markings on engine, casting and main crank pulley

• Lock camshafts using timing tools

• Detension timing belt and remove

• Remove timing belt idler and tensioner pulleys + water pump

• Clean remnants of old gasket material on engine

• Fit new water pump, gasket, and pulleys.

• Install new belt and release tensioner pulley to set belt tension

• Remove cam locks and rotate engine twice by hand to confirm timing is still correct with timing pins.

• Reverse remaining steps above.

We would also personally recommend that the auxiliary belt and pulleys are replaced at the same time if there is any sign of wear. This is because the Ancillary system is all removed to access the timing belt anyway.

This estimate includes the removal and replacement of the timing belt, tensioner pulley, idlers and water pump and all labour associated with this work. Auxiliary drivebelt (fanbelt) and pulley replacement is not included but can be done for an additional parts cost (Labour charge would remain unchanged).

Call us on 01772 368807 or get in touch online to book a repair or get friendly advice.