Jackaroo 3.0 diesel timing belt

put it this way if it breaks it will cost you thousands of dollars in engine repairs and the belt replacement just under one thousand so calculate the risk.
Most decent mechanics can do this job for you get some quotes.

Hope you did it at 100,000 km or I am suprised it lasted this long!

Otherwise there is plenty of leeway if you go over the 200,000km mark but as already mentioned don't just ignore it or you will pay a hefty price when it breaks & the valves hit the pistons resulting in a trashed engine.

Any decent mechanic can do it & get them to replace the timing belt idler & tensioner pulley while they at it for extra peace of mind. Real easy to do while they have the belt off.

The 3.0 is an interference engine - the pistons will hit the open valves. A broken belt will leave not much change from the cost of a new engine.

While the timing cover is off also get them to change the twin alternator drive belts - they are a pig to shift and need to be "snapped" over the pulleys in an area with little space.

Any good mechanic can do it.Mine cost under $400 late last year (at a Holden dealer)

Regards

Pete

Had the 01 3.5 petrol from memory required new belt at 160k, clutches were a problem with earlier models (also had a 3.2lt 94 model)

New belt, tensioners, and water pump cost around $1100 (inclusive of labour)