HOW TO: Citroen Peugeot 1.6 HDi 16v TIMING belt CAMBELT waterpump coolant change IN DEPTH

Welcome to Piggypower... this is an in- depth and extensive video guide on replacing the timing belt (also known as the cambelt) on the 1.6 16v HDi engine fitted to Citroens, Peugeots, Fords and others.

Included is useful instructions on also removing the drive belt (aux belt) and replacing the coolant and bleeding the cooling system

0:00 hi there
00:22 Tools required
3:30 drive belt remmoval (aux belt)
5:00 Strip down
6:00 supporting engine
7:30 engine covers
9:20 crank pulley
12:20 timing
17:00 belt removal
19:30 Waterpump
23:45 fitting new belt
22:25 tensioning
27:50 torque crank bolt
30:30 coolant refill
30:45 bleeding system
32:53 THANKZ!

Any questions, please feel free to use the comments.

Please ensure you feel confident to complete this task safely, Piggypower takes no responsibility for any consequences from poor workmanship following this guide.

If you think you cannot do this job safely, take it to a professional.

Stay Safe.

Social media stuff:

[daver]

I have owned my own Automotive Radiator repair shop since 1977 and in that time expanded the business to, not only repair or recore radiators but to offer a complete service on cooling and A/C systems which include fitting radiators, water pumps, condensers and oil coolers etc. and I must say that this video is one of the most informative and clearly explained instructions I have seen, keep up the great work 👍

[jdickson]

I was quoted £475 by a cheap garage. I managed to change mine and the water pump using this video as a guide in 4 hours. Hardest bit was putting the new aux belt on. I must stress the importance of making sure the timing belt is tight between the crank and cam gears.

Contitech Timing kit and pump cost. Also did new Fuel filter, oil filter, air filter cabin filter and oil change and some new roll bar links all for £ 171. So timing belt and full service for less than half what the garage would charge!

Thanks for the great video

[NikEastwood]

this is possibly the best how to on a timing belt for this engine, very good thanks.

[edwincarass]

Absolutely one of the best YouTube videos I’ve watched, and I like to think of myself as a pretty competent engineer. Well done young man.👍

[markharris]

Piggy power strikes again. I needed to change my timing belt just as your video was posted. You have saved me a good £200. Thank you.

[rgnrgn]

That was brilliant. Many thanks for such a clear & straight forward no BS demo.

[colinsmith]

What a super Video. Man you saved the day for me, could not have done this job without this rather excellent first class tutorial. Mant thanks x

[Rustysheriffsbike]

I did the belts and coolant on my Toyota Proace 1.6 HDI today and had your video alongside me as guidance. 👊🏻👊🏻

[squeakers]

Good detailed video and should help loads of people. Did the cambelt on my 1.4HDi a few weeks ago, very similar to this.
Job itself wasn't difficult but it just takes time taking many things off and being certain on getting the timing perfect. (Original 17 year old belt and water pump too so I think it was definitely due)

[geordiejones]

Brilliant clip, and nice clear instructions, going to save my self a fortune doing it myself.

Thanks for this great clip my friend.

Chris.

[blairarcher]

Did this on my bipper and was very jealous of all the room you had here .Good video thank you

[timdavies]

Brilliant video, thank you! Rare that anybody tells us the torque values and nice to see the coolant being refilled without a vacuum pump. 😊👍👍

[blairarcher]

Cracking video, going to do this on a bipper 1.4 HDI .Have done cambelts before and this video gives me all the tricks .Thank you

[sukosdcristian]

Just did this last night, amazingly detailed video. Your a real bro 😎

Tanks are not enuf 🤗

[dennispaul]

Great Job! This is a detailed and consise video. Thank you for showing us your excellent work.

[stefanm]

Thanks so much!
This is a really good video and is the best on the subject that I've seen. 👌 Nicely filmed and clear explanations. 😁❤️

[damirbobic]

Great job well done and thank you very much for the detailed explanation 👍.
Not only we will save money but also the time we would have to wait for a mechanic and be without a car during that time...

[davisscott]

This is the best video I have seen on this great thanks

[shaunwest]

Great video piggy power, great work, that looked exhausting phew!😀👌👍

[Prestonesfpv]

Thank you so much for a really good video 👍👍