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SC247 Member Since: 15 Oct 2019 Location: Staffs Posts: 60 ![]() ![]() |
Anyone changed there own cam belt on 3ltr diesel if so any tips |
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SC247 Member Since: 15 Oct 2019 Location: Staffs Posts: 60 ![]() ![]() |
Can anyone recommend a cam lock tool |
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Black Bess Member Since: 09 Sep 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 245 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bought mine from Sealey Tools. |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 156 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cambelt is easier than on the 2.7 as there is no viscous fan to worry about removing, the rear HP pump belt should be done at the same time and is easier access wise than on the 2.7 (as you remove all the engine rear cowls and scuttle) but the pump has to be timed, so you'll need the locking pin kit for the cams and the tool for the rear pump. I used both tools from Laser, not bad quality.
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scrumps Member Since: 01 Aug 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 544 ![]() ![]() |
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 156 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I got quite good at the belts as plenty of practice on my L320, sold that at 9 years old to a friend with 395K on it, still going strong at just over 450K now! |
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Iomegas Member Since: 15 Nov 2020 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 213 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I believe there are two belts front and back the back one is for the high pressure fuel pump had both mine changed at 62000 on my RRS 2013 3.0 HSE . |
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Punkawallah Member Since: 04 Sep 2018 Location: Salisbury Posts: 159 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well that must be a global record for L320 mileage - 450k?
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 156 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have nothing but respect for my old L320, I was so sad to let it go but the other half wanted an Evoque so that was that. Friend who bought it initially wanted it just to tow a 1.5 ton digger on the weekends but loves it so much he now uses it all the time.
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Punkawallah Member Since: 04 Sep 2018 Location: Salisbury Posts: 159 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Wow - those are both records that I’ve heard of for each model. I know a Disco 3 with 300k on it but your L320 mileage is incredible!
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2 RRS Member Since: 04 Sep 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 156 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
90% of my journeys are motorway so I'm sure that helps as opposed to short stop/start runs. I just drive normally to be honest and never really think about it.
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 9016 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Any car will be better off doing long motorway journeys. Everything gets up to temperature and then it just sits there purring along hour after hour. If you think about it, it's the least stress possible as you're never accelerating madly nor braking hard (unless you're not paying attention, of course) so nothing's really under any undue stress.
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Grimble Member Since: 21 Aug 2020 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 260 ![]() ![]() |
Most machines will perform better if not run in a stop/start mode, cars are no exception. All my most reliable vehicles were bought as high milers (70-80k) at 3-4 years old and sold on with around 170-180k miles on the clock 4 years later.
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SC247 Member Since: 15 Oct 2019 Location: Staffs Posts: 60 ![]() ![]() |
After some research I ended up going to Oval Auto in Cradley Heath West Midlands what great service £450 for both belts done same day and a courtesy car too |
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