1.8 TDDI (lynx engine) cambelt query

[Kitchski]

Currently selling a 2001 Fiesta 1.8TD with the TDDI engine as used in the Focus. it's the one with only a single cambelt from the injector pump to the cam, and a chain cassette from the crank to the pump.
I've no history of the belt being done and it's done 91k. I hear 100k is the change date. I can get a genuine belt through work for not a lot of money, and have done belts on other cars before no problems.

It looks really easy on this one, like I wouldn't even have to jack it up! Is it that easy, or will I find timing issues and disturb the electrical diesel pump etc? Would I need special tools?

I'm thinking a new belt might improve the value of the car for a couple of hours' work, as it'd make the car more desirable.

[neiljohnson]

Nope its very easy to do but you do need the timing bar to time the cam properly.
The good news is you can buy the tool from laser for less than a tenner.
hth Neil

[Kitchski]

It does, thanks mate. Might well look into that.

[christian6984]

i had a fiesta like this 2000 1.8TDdi the change is 100k, mine had done 121,000 miles when i picked it up at two and a half years old, and still going strong at 162,000 when we sold it, i did get a cambelt changed by my cousin and he said it was no real trouble. Also he told me if it broke it wouldnt ruin the engine on this particular engine.