My 2013 L320 RRS SDV6 will shortly be due a timing belt replacement so I have been doing some research on the forum to see what it involves and any recommendations regarding replacement of ancillary items while the timing belts are being changed.

I understand that the timing belts change minimum work consists of the following:

1. Replace front belt for camshaft timing
2. Replace rear belt for high pressure fuel pump

I have also seen mention on both the Disco Forum and on here that consideration should also be given to changing the following items as part of a preventive maintenance schedule:

A. Replace front auxiliary belt
B. Replace Idler pulleys for front timing belt and auxiliary belt
C. Replace belt tensioners (not sure if this is the same as item 'B' above?
D. Replace water pump - known issue?
E. Replace oil pump - known issue?

Replacing the auxiliary belts and pulleys/tensioners does seem sensible but changing both the water pump and oil pump does seem a bit excessive to me for preventive maintenance but if there are known issues with these components, perhaps it is better to replace them while the engine is being worked on?

I am not a mechanic and the work will be carried out by a RRS Indy but I would like some independent advice from Forum members on what they would recommend or what they have had done as part of the timing belt change.

Thanks

hopefully Oil pump issues were fixed around 2009. However if yours is high milage, then replacement wouldn't be a bad idea.

shouldn't need water pump replacement.

The cambelt tensioners and wheels come with the kit.

Yes replace the aux belt.

I would agree with everything Andy said above. Kev

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Andy K wrote:

hopefully Oil pump issues were fixed around 2009. However if yours is high milage, then replacement wouldn't be a bad idea.

shouldn't need water pump replacement.

The cambelt tensioners and wheels come with the kit.

Yes replace the aux belt.

Thanks Andy, that is exactly the type of advice I was looking for

Buckster wrote:

Glad i have seen this thread Evo5man as i will be crossing this bridge in January and had exactly the same questions you have asked

Hi Buckster,

Glad that my post was helpful for you too. Have you had any quotes for the work yet? I have had a quote of £831.00 incl VAT + an extra £25 for the aux belt if needed from a local RRS Indy.

I would be interested to learn what you or other forum members have been quoted or paid for the same work

The only quote i have had so far was £1300, this was for front and rear belt kits, aux belt and a 84 month 112000 mile service at Wimbledon Land Rover service centre 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

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Evo5man wrote:

Buckster wrote:

Glad i have seen this thread Evo5man as i will be crossing this bridge in January and had exactly the same questions you have asked

Hi Buckster,

Glad that my post was helpful for you too. Have you had any quotes for the work yet? I have had a quote of £831.00 incl VAT + an extra £25 for the aux belt if needed from a local RRS Indy.

I would be interested to learn what you or other forum members have been quoted or paid for the same work

We're asked about oil pump changes at the same time as the T-belts. Before rushing in to a job that might not need doing, we always check the oil pressure first. If it's good, no new pump required. If it's low, then it's offered under advisement that the pressure may be low for other reasons and a new pump might not make any difference in pressure.

Checking the pressure is a simple task and should be done when the engine is hot. Joe

Disco_Mikey wrote:

Evo5man wrote:

Buckster wrote:

Glad i have seen this thread Evo5man as i will be crossing this bridge in January and had exactly the same questions you have asked

Hi Buckster,

Glad that my post was helpful for you too. Have you had any quotes for the work yet? I have had a quote of £831.00 incl VAT + an extra £25 for the aux belt if needed from a local RRS Indy.

I would be interested to learn what you or other forum members have been quoted or paid for the same work

We charge £675 Inc VAT for all 3 belts, and an extra £175 Inc VAT for the service

Hi Disco_Mikey,

Thanks for the info

With your unrivalled knowledge of the RRS, professional reputation for customer service and fair pricing strategy, I seriously need to consider a visit to Dundee to get the timing belt service done by you, perhaps with a gearbox flush as well

OvalAutos wrote:

We're asked about oil pump changes at the same time as the T-belts. Before rushing in to a job that might not need doing, we always check the oil pressure first. If it's good, no new pump required. If it's low, then it's offered under advisement that the pressure may be low for other reasons and a new pump might not make any difference in pressure.

Checking the pressure is a simple task and should be done when the engine is hot.

Thanks for the info Joe

Evo5man wrote:

Buckster wrote:

Glad i have seen this thread Evo5man as i will be crossing this bridge in January and had exactly the same questions you have asked

Hi Buckster,

Glad that my post was helpful for you too. Have you had any quotes for the work yet? I have had a quote of £831.00 incl VAT + an extra £25 for the aux belt if needed from a local RRS Indy.

I would be interested to learn what you or other forum members have been quoted or paid for the same work

Evo5man wrote:

Disco_Mikey wrote:

Evo5man wrote:

Buckster wrote:

Glad i have seen this thread Evo5man as i will be crossing this bridge in January and had exactly the same questions you have asked

Hi Buckster,

Glad that my post was helpful for you too. Have you had any quotes for the work yet? I have had a quote of £831.00 incl VAT + an extra £25 for the aux belt if needed from a local RRS Indy.

I would be interested to learn what you or other forum members have been quoted or paid for the same work

We charge £675 Inc VAT for all 3 belts, and an extra £175 Inc VAT for the service

Hi Disco_Mikey,

Thanks for the info

With your unrivalled knowledge of the RRS, professional reputation for customer service and fair pricing strategy, I seriously need to consider a visit to Dundee to get the timing belt service done by you, perhaps with a gearbox flush as well

There is a Premier Inn and Travelodge within a few miles of the workshop, and we also have a courtesy car available, should it be needed

Duc750 wrote:

785 on fixed price from a participating Land Rover dealer

Fixed that

Not all dealers participate in the Fixed Price Scheme