Hi guys,

I'm due to go and see a 2004 Voyager 2.8CRD later today which has 70,500 miles on it but no timing belt service mentioned in the history.

Two things:

1) What is the interval on these engines for replacing the belt

2) Are they interference engines? i.e. If it snaps am I going to be completely screwed or will the engine just need a new belt.

Many thanks!

 

The cambelt change on these is expected at 80 to 85,000mile. So you should consider the cost in your buying negotiations.
It appears that only minor damage happens when a cambelt snaps on the Motori diesel, but this would have to be paid for, including any towing home -- could be expensive for a motorway tow.
By far the best would be to change the belt immediate if you buy it. At least you have peace of mind in that direction.
I've had a cambelt snap on me way back with an Audi 100 diesel. The required cyl. head was so expensive, it wrote the car off.

Leedsman.

p.s.
Don't assume because a speedo reading is 'electronic' it's going to be true. The fly boys are quite capable of "fiddling" the electronic ones too, in fact it's far easier than a mechanical one. At one time, there were adverts on E-bay offering a "mileage re-assignment" service for £50. Amazingly, it's not illegal to alter a mileage reading, but it is illegal to offer the motor for sale with an altered mileage. So on your motor at 75,000mile in 10 years, I would be a little suspicious. Yet another reason for changing that belt immediate.

 

Age related on belt change here, 10 years old and no belt change, can't imagine it hasn't been changed. These cars are high risk Posh Taxi's for Airport runs etc. Unless you happen to have a lifespan servicing report.
But the garage might be non existent.