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Hello all
I have an 02 Fourtrak fieldman TDS which, at 5 years old, is ready for a cam belt change I think (even thought the mileage is low).
I am pretty capable at carrying out most of my own maintenance but have never done a cam belt/tensioner before. I would be really grateful if someone could provide some instructions as to how to do it, or at least a link to somewhere that shows the details. Are there any peculiarities on the Fourtrak or special/unusual tools required?
On a related point, I think it is a shame that Haynes never published on of their manuals for the Fourtrak.
I'm guessing that such critical parts should probably be sourced direct from Daihatsu to ensure quality but I'll be interested to hear your views on this.
Thanks very much in advance for any help you can provide.
Dick
There's lots if you search.
It's all been said before, so you should be able to find out all you searching under 'cam belt'. Regarding special tools, here's one of my comments.
http://www.daihatsu-drivers.co.uk/node/6293
CAM BELT
One of the easiest I've done. Most time spent getting bits out of the way. Yes I agree and have done two on the Sportraks with no problems. I get the lining up done using the timing marks and those dots on the pull then put the car in gear to lock it up, saves taking the rocker off which save a gasket and save a crack if you over tighten the bolts. . Undo the tensioner and slide off the belt, replace the belt, the sporty ones had no positioning dots or the like, do up the tensioner allowing the specified movement and then replace all the bits and bobs that you had to remove. On the sprty that would be the Radiator, alternator and steering pumpbelts plus lower pully.
It is worth while changing both the power steeting and the alternator belts at the same time.
I am not familier with the diesel 4track lump but the principle is the same.
OLDMINIMAN
PS Knock it out of gear before starting, sounds silly but weve all been there.
M J Young