Change Car Timing Belt Kit Fiat Ducato
Change Car Timing Belt Kit
| Estimated time | 2h30–8h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–800£ |
| Difficulty | Very technical |
| Vehicles |
Ducato 1994-2002 32
Ducato 2001-2006 7
Ducato 2006-2015 7
Ducato 2015-2025 26
|
| Renew the timing belt | 2h30–8h00 |
| Renew the timing belt kit | 2h30–9h00 |
| Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump | 3h30–16h00 |
| Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning | 7h00–17h00 |
| Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning | 6h00–16h00 |
| Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning | 2h30 |
| Renew the timing belt With air conditioning | 3h30 |
| Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning | 3h00 |
| Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning | 4h00 |
What is the function of a Fiat Ducato timing belt?
The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.
When should you change the Fiat Ducato timing belt?
The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.
What happens if the Fiat Ducato timing belt breaks?
On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.
Is it difficult to change the Fiat Ducato timing belt?
Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducato 1994-2002 | 1994-2002 | 10 1.9 D Diesel (DJY), 10 1.9 TD Diesel (DHX), 10 2.0 DS Diesel (230A2000), 10 2.0 IE Petrol (RFW), 10 2.0 JTD Diesel (DW10UTD (RHV)), 10 2.0 TDS Diesel (230A3000), 10 2.0 TDS E Diesel (230A4000), 10 2.5 8V Diesel (8140.67), 10 2.5 TDS Diesel (8140.47), 10 2.5 TDS E Diesel (8140… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Ducato 2001-2006 | 2001-2006 | 2.0 BiPower CNG,Petrol (XU10J2U (RFL)), 2.0 G-power, -LPG LPG,Petrol (XU10J2U (RFL)), 2.0 JTD Diesel (DW10UTED (RHV)), 2.0 Petrol (XU10J2U (RFL)), 2.3 JTD Diesel (F1AE0481C), 2.8 JTD Diesel (8140.43S), 2.8 JTD Power Diesel (8140.43N) | CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Ducato 2006-2015 | 2006-2015 | 2.0 MultiJet 115 Diesel (250A1000), 2.2 MultiJet 100 Diesel (P22DTE (4HV)), 2.3 MultiJet 110 Diesel (F1AE3481G), 2.3 MultiJet 120 Diesel (F1AE0481D), 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE0481N), 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE3481D), 2.3 MultiJet 130 Diesel (F1AE3481D), 2.3 MultiJet 150 D… | CNG, Diesel, Petrol |
| Ducato 2015-2025 | 2015-2025 | 2.0 MultiJet 115 Diesel (250A2000), 2.2 H3-Power 120 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 H3-Power 140 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 H3-Power 160 Diesel (46348913), 2.2 H3-Power 160 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 H3-Power 180 Diesel (46348913), 2.2 H3-Power 180 Diesel (46349131), 2.2 MultiJet 120 Diesel (46… | CNG, Diesel, Electricity |