Thinking about changing the timing belt on a Defender 2.5 diesel, turbodiesel, or Defender / Discovery / Range Rover 200TDi?  Don't even think about trying it without one of these.

The biggest problem you will face is trying to get the crank pulley nut undone, and then tightening it again at the end of the job.  This nut is done up to between 200 and 250 lb ft and Loctited for good measure.  This tool bolts to the vibration damper on the front of the crank and then rests on the front axle or chassis rail, securely locking the crank while you attack the nut with the biggest breaker bar you can find.  Can also be used if the engine is out of the vehicle (as shown in the photo). Complete with securing bolts, washers and full instructions.

This tool will fit any 200TDi engine, and any 2.5 NA or TD (11J, 12J, 19J) where the front V-pulley is secured to the vibration damper with four M8 bolts.  It will NOT fit very early 2.5s with the one piece pulley and damper, and it will not fit the 300TDi (although we will probably make an adapter available for the 300TDi engine if enough people ask me for one).  Precision laser cut from 8mm steel, black painted finish. Made exclusively for Glencoyne 4x4, not available anywhere else.

We also offer a set of puller pins to remove the toothed pulley from the front of the crankshaft to change the oil seal on 2.5 NA, TD, and 200/300TDi engines.  If you have tried to do this job you will know how hard it is to remove the pulley as you cannot get a conventional puller behind it. (Currently out of stock - no date yet for next batch)

Please note that the breaker bar and socket shown in one of the photos are NOT included with this item.