Hi All,

As a new comer to the fourms and the mechinical world i am hoping to seek some advise from fellow RRS owners and someone with more experience than myself.

I recenetly purchased a 2008 / 58 plate RRS (S Model) with HSE upgrades however the millage is now at 106k.

The service history seems good and the car had a new turbo supplied and fitted by landrover at 90k however does not state anything about the cam belt or other belts.

As i previously owned a 2011 range rover last year i would like to seek advise on what belts i certianly should look to change, is the main priority just the cam belt or do other belts also need a change?

I ask this as there are some devious mechanics out there whom just see ££ signs when one attends a garage for further advise and suggest work that may or may not be required.

I have a certain budget to stick to so if anyone reading this can also recommend a mechanic in the derbyshire or leicestershire area i would certainly look to proceed as soon as possible to ensure the right belts and work is completed by a component person(s).

Look forward to any advise, much appreciated for reading this post.


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As there is no record in the service manual and its past 105k and the 7 year mark, How could i know if the cam belt has already been changed as i am unable to contact the previous owners

Thanks
Ben[/i]

The main belt to do is the front cam belt.

The rear fuel belt is usually done within the cost. (assess is a pain though)

The auxiliary belt may as well be changed at the same time as it has to come off anyway, and can't cost much more than £10



It's worth taking the plastic engine cover off and seeing if there is a label ontop of the cambelt cover to state it has been changed.

You need to weigh up the cost of having the belt replaced, against the cost of a replacement engine or rebuild, and then make your decision

belt replacement £400-500
replacement engine £2000-3000 ?

And the rest. An engine weighs in at £2,500 (ish) before fitting, new belts, fluids etc...

I have been quoted abut £500 for the front and rear belts to be changed, Would you say this is about right?

I have also been quoted £180 for new front disks and pads.

I dont mind paying for work to be done as the last thing any of want is our cars going wrong, I have seen a company in derby that are land rover specialists and have quoted to prices above so hopefully there as good as they come accross to be.

For info, I charge £400 for belts, and £200 for discs and pads

Im in derby though? You in dundee?

I also need satnav update to 2015/2016

Disco_Mikey wrote:

For info, I charge £400 for belts, and £200 for discs and pads

Pay for my flights, and I'm there

Pay for my flights, and I'm there

Now that may be worth thinking about.  In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Disco_Mikey wrote:

For info, I charge �400 for belts, and �200 for discs and pads