Driving a 2010 RRS with 99,000 km. So 9y old but still far from the required mileage. What's the experience with delaying the cambelt change?
Thanks
Mihai Gone:
2010 Bali Blue, Reverse Camera, Winter Pack, Privacy Windows, Sunroof, Steel Tread Plates.

From memory, the 3.0ltr had a cambelt change interval of 112k miles or 7 years, whichever is the sooner. The time limit is due to the rubber cracking with age, although there will be a safety margin built in.
I would suggest that you may be on borrowed time already, time wise, and it would be prudent to get it done ASAP.

The answer depends on your attitude to gambling.

I believe in service early.

Hi,
Interesting topic. Just purchased a December 2011 TDV6 3.0 with 37,500 miles. It's on my list of work that needs to be done.
I'm guessing its major issue if the belts breaks. I'm not a mechanic, but I'm guessing the engine would need replacing. Is this correct?
Thanks
Damon

If the belt breaks, the engine is as good as scrap

A new engine is around £9.5k by the time its fitted

Belt replacement is £700

Shouldn't be a difficult decision IMO

Due at 7yrs or 112k, whatever comes soonest

As above replace it. Belt replacement, irrespective of mileage, should be done at the required time interval. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

As Mikey. Did both mine (sdv6) bang on 7 years, mileage 90k.

Ok, so scheduled for change in a few weeks at 9.5 year old and 100,000 kilometers.
Interesting that on the maintenance schedule posted as sticky I can only see the 168,000 km but not the 7 years. Gone:
2010 Bali Blue, Reverse Camera, Winter Pack, Privacy Windows, Sunroof, Steel Tread Plates.

Are there not two belts on the V6? Current: 2010 RRS 3.6 TDV8 HSE
Past: 2012 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2007 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
2005 3.0 TD6 Vogue
2007 D3 Commercial
2001 D2 4.0 V8 ES
1998 D1 3.9 V8 ES
1988 3.5 V8 EFI Vogue
Others: 2007 VW Touareg 3.0 V6
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0
1990 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.6

3 belts

Front cam belt
Rear HPFP drive belt
Aux drive belt

There are indeed two belts. One on the front of the engine for crankshaft and camshaft timing and another belt on the rear for the high pressure fuel pump, which is also timed on the 3.0 TDV6 Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Oh yes and the aux belt as Mikey said. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Chain drive makes more sense to me less hassle! And should last a lifetime..  Current: 2010 RRS 3.6 TDV8 HSE
Past: 2012 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2007 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
2005 3.0 TD6 Vogue
2007 D3 Commercial
2001 D2 4.0 V8 ES
1998 D1 3.9 V8 ES
1988 3.5 V8 EFI Vogue
Others: 2007 VW Touareg 3.0 V6
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0
1990 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.6

Except on the 5.0 when the tensioners give up and the chain slips and.... 2019 5.0 SC SVA (Current)
2012 5.0 SC AB. Sadly written off by a campervan
23 plate Focus ST (Current)
1942 VEP Ford GPW Jeep (Willys) (Current)
1943 Whites M16 Halftrack (Current)
16 plate Eurofighter Typhoon, 2 x Eurojet engines with 20,000lbs thrust each. 1380mph

Brit Plumber....OUCH!! Is that a common issue on that engine? Current: 2010 RRS 3.6 TDV8 HSE
Past: 2012 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2007 3.6 TDV8 Vogue
2005 3.0 TD6 Vogue
2007 D3 Commercial
2001 D2 4.0 V8 ES
1998 D1 3.9 V8 ES
1988 3.5 V8 EFI Vogue
Others: 2007 VW Touareg 3.0 V6
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0
1990 Mitsubishi Shogun 2.6