How to Replace timing belt on Fiat Ducato (230) 1.9 TD 1994-1998 Engine No. -1723290

Engine No. -1723290

Replacement Interval Guide

• Fiat recommend check and/or replacement at the following intervals:
• Tipo:
• →1988:
• Every 54,000 miles – replace.
• 01/89-04/89:
• Every 60,000 miles – replace.
• 05/89→:
• Every 36,000 miles – check & replace if necessary.
• Every 63,000 miles – replace.
• Tempra:
• →04/91:
• Every 18,000 miles – check & replace if necessary.
• Every 60,000 miles – replace.
• 05/91→:
• Every 36,000 miles – check & replace if necessary.
• Every 63,000 miles – replace.
• Croma:
• Every 60,000 miles – replace.
• Ducato:
• →05/91:
• Every 60,000 miles – replace.
• 06/91→:
• Every 36,000 miles or 4 years – check & replace if necessary.
• Every 63,000 miles – replace.
• The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

Check For Engine Damage

CAUTION: This engine has been identified as an INTERFERENCE engine in which the possibility of valve-to-piston damage in the event of a timing belt failure is MOST LIKELY to occur. A compression check of all cylinders should be performed before removing the cylinder head.

Repair Times – hrs

Remove & install:
Tipo/Tempra 1,9 D	1,35
AC	+0,15
Tipo/Tempra 1,9 TD	1,90
AC	+0,20
Croma 1,9 TD	1,30
Ducato 1,9 D/TD	1,05

Special Tools

• Injection pump sprocket locking tool – Fiat No.1842128000.
• Tensioning tool – Fiat No.1860745100/200.

Special Precautions

• Disconnect battery earth lead.
• DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed.
• Remove glow plugs to ease turning engine.
• Turn engine in normal direction of rotation (unless otherwise stated).
• DO NOT turn engine via camshaft or other sprockets.
• Observe all tightening torques.
• Check diesel injection pump timing after belt replacement.

Removal

1. Remove:
   • Auxiliary drive belt.
   • Timing belt upper cover [1] .
   • Timing belt lower cover [2] .
   • Crankshaft pulley bolts.
   • Crankshaft pulley [3] .
2. Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC. Ensure timing marks aligned. Non-turbo: [4] , [5] & [6] . Turbo: [13] , [5] & [6] .
3. Fit tool No.1842128000 to injection pump sprocket [7] . Lock sprocket with bolt [8] .
4. Slacken tensioner nut [9] . Release tension on belt.
5. Remove timing belt.

Installation

NOTE: DO NOT refit used belt.

1. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt [11] .
2. Ensure Woodruff key fits tightly into keyway slot [12] .
3. Fit camshaft sprocket bolt [11] . Tightening torque: 118 Nm.
4. Ensure timing marks aligned. Non-turbo: [4] , [5] & [6] . Turbo: [13] , [5] & [6] .
5. Ensure locking tool located correctly in injection pump sprocket.
6. Fit timing belt.
7. Turn tensioner pulley clockwise. Fit tensioning tool to tensioner pulley [10] . Tool No.1860745100/200. Set weight at 120 mm mark on scale bar.NOTE: Ensure scale bar remains horizontal during tensioning procedure.
8. Remove locking tool from injection pump sprocket [7] .
9. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise. Ensure timing marks aligned. Non-turbo: [4] , [5] & [6] . Turbo: [13] , [5] & [6] .
10. Tighten tensioner nut to 44 Nm [9] .
11. Turn crankshaft two turns clockwise to TDC.
12. Ensure timing marks aligned. Non-turbo: [4] , [5] & [6] . Turbo: [13] , [5] & [6] .
13. Install components in reverse order of removal.