DIY servicing a Nanni 4.390TDI (based on Toyota Land Cruiser)

[chuzzlewit]

Where's the best place to get spares around Poole? Would it be more sensible to get oil filters direct from Toyota? Timing belt? Filter for Hurth gearbox? The hand book seems a bit over cautious : "change timing belt two yearly". My old BMW lasted 14 years on the same belt.
Any advice gratefully received.

 

[charles_reed]

Where's the best place to get spares around Poole? Would it be more sensible to get oil filters direct from Toyota? Timing belt? Filter for Hurth gearbox? The hand book seems a bit over cautious : "change timing belt two yearly". My old BMW lasted 14 years on the same belt.
Any advice gratefully received.

Diesel road cars, usually 70k miles so I'd suggest 7/5 years as a sensible alternative - a broken cam-belt makes for very expensive noises. 14 years definitely tempting providence.
For filters go and get an aftermarket alternative (avoid Halfords), suggest either: Commercial Components, Dawkins Rd, or Motor Parts Direct, Virage Business Park.
Timing belt usually a fairly major job, get a good auto-fitter to do the job on the side (about £50 folding).

 

[duncan99210]

For filters go to inlinefilters.co.uk found the to be cheap and quick.

 

[chuzzlewit]

Thanks for your replies.