timing gear

[brushboy]

very close to buying 89 patrol, 350000s, current owner can't recall replacing timing gear, is this a major concern? i know these vehicles are tough, but..... and what sort of $$ would i be looking at.

[Clunk]

very close to buying 89 patrol, 350000s, current owner can't recall replacing timing gear, is this a major concern? i know these vehicles are tough, but..... and what sort of $$ would i be looking at.
What is it?

[mudnut]

If its an RB30, or RD28, then the timing belt should be done at regular intervals. The TDs have gears and TBs have timing chains.

[dom14]

What is it?

Considering the built year, I guess there's high probability it is a TB42 carby?

[Clunk]

Considering the built year, I guess there's high probability it is a TB42 carby?

possibly but I've learnt never to make assumptions........ could have been a TD42 but they use gears

[mudnut]

I've just learned something new and looked at the exploded view of the TD 42. First post amended.

[garett]

has anyone ever changed a timing gear in a td42?

[dom14]

has anyone ever changed a timing gear in a td42?

Does it need changing?