When considering if your timing belt needs replacement there are a few things to keep in mind.

Does my diesel engine have a timing belt? Not all engines have timing belts some have timing chains, which generally don’t need replacing unless they are stretched or there is a worn or damaged component.

When does the manufacturer recommend changing the timing belt? Most engine manufacturers have a scheduled time or mileage when they suggest it should be changed.

Timing belts on a diesel engine help keep all the moving parts of the engine working in a specific synchronised order to avoid costly internal damage and get the most out of your engine.
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DieselWest can carry out your scheduled timing belt replacement just call us today!

Sticking to a consistent maintenance schedule for your mini-excavator can go a long way to reducing your running and repair costs.
​From a basic service to a major service both play an important role to keep your machinery working hard for you. Both can pick up small faults from coolant leaks, hydraulic oil leaks, hydraulic faults, engine faults before they become more expensive issues with increased downtime.

Regular greasing of you work equipment greasing points will extend the life of your excavators moving components. With various types of grease available be sure to use the correct type of grease, not all greases are created equal and there will be specific grease required for the application.

The engine of a mini-excavator is a critical part of keeping it working to its full potential. The engine needs good quality engine oil, good quality filters to safeguard it has a long working life.

Even though hydraulic systems and components are a lot smaller than larger diggers their no less important thus still need high quality oil and filtration systems to provide the break-out power to operate under the harsh conditions of digging trenches, rock-breaking, back filling etc. that you require it to do day in day out.If oil can get out, dirt can get in. Getting those oil leaks fixed not only stops the ingress of dirt the number one killer of hydraulics systems but will keep the cost of topping up the oil to a minimum. Sticking to the manufacturers servicing schedule will help keep any hydraulic issues to a minimum.

Are you looking for someone to maintain your mini-excavator? Call DieselWest today to discuss your servicing and repairs needs. Carrying out servicing and repairs to all makes and models such as Takeuchi, Komatsu, Kubota, Kobelco, CASE, New Holland, CAT, Yanmar. 

​Maintaining your Bobcat or skid steer loader is a big part of keeping it on the move.
Preventative maintenance and servicing can go a long way to avoiding costly repairs and downtime.
Tips to help keep your bobcat well maintained:

• Grease, Grease, Grease. Keeping your skid steer’s work equipment well lubricated will delay the need to carry out repairs to the pins and bushes.
• Carrying out regular servicing and checks can pick up small oils leaks before they become big oils leaks.
• If in doubt ask for a professional opinion. Asking A specialist mobile diesel mechanic to take a look at your skid steer loader will give you piece of mind and professional expert advice about the condition of your bobcat.

Whether your bobcat needs a basic or major servicing and repairs DieselWest can help. Specializing in diesel engines and diesel mobile equipment you can rely on DieselWest to cater to your needs no matter the brand of bobcat. All models and brands catered for, from Toyota Huski, Bobcat, Mustang, Komatsu, CAT, John Deere etc.