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markyzs180

Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 64

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HST Auto Stornoway Grey

Cambelt Change - Solihull/Birmingham

My 58 plate HST is due its cambelt/waterpump change and whilst I class myself as a reasonably competent home mechanic one of the jobs I've never attempted are cambelt changes!

Having researched it and watched numerous youtube guides it looks pretty straightforward(ish) but It still fills me with fear!! So, if anyone localish to me who has done one and knows the process and fancies earning a few quid whilst chatting about cars and watching over my shoulder drop me a pm

But... if you've got a recommendation for somewhere reliable to get it done feel free to reply

Cheers

19th Jul 2018 11:22 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4569

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

If you don't end up doing it yourself, then you could try

http://www.prospectsolihull.co.uk/

I had service work done there (when it was still under warranty) - they were very open and honest about the work being done and cheaper than the main dealers. I would use them again for work I couldnt do.
They have good reviews and Im told they do the MOT work for all the local prestige main dealers. Jules

20th Jul 2018 8:38 am

markyzs180

Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 64

Thanks Jules, I'll ring for a price

20th Jul 2018 1:25 pm

markyzs180

Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 64

Prospect quoted £650!

21st Feb 2019 1:49 am

Volrider

Member Since: 14 Aug 2018
Location: staffs
Posts: 217

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Firenze Red

Is that a "good" price ??? 2014 Freelander 2 XS TD4
Firenze Red

21st Feb 2019 5:37 am

Mikey

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Dundee
Posts: 778

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

It is rather overpriced

21st Feb 2019 7:50 am

Volrider

Member Since: 14 Aug 2018
Location: staffs
Posts: 217

Ok, so what is a reasonable price for the job? 2014 Freelander 2 XS TD4
Firenze Red

21st Feb 2019 8:57 am

Yorky Bob

Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 4561

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Volrider wrote:
Is that a "good" price ???

Parts are now cheaper than ever and if you add the ancillary belt and crank bolt to this kit its still under £100 so that quoted price is a rip off. Other kits have water pumps included and I would fit one at this time.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GATES-TIMING-BE...0005.m1851 FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

21st Feb 2019 9:32 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4569

At the other end of the scale

https://www.clickmechanic.com/bookings/wor...water-pump

quoted £268 but I wouldnt put much reliance on that price.

Its not a difficult job - doesnt require expensive diagnostic tools - its a basic procedure as far as an auto-mechanic is concerned - its just takes time.

Personally Id ring around all your local LR independents.

Heres a few more
http://www.ultimate4x4specialists.co.uk/la...ontact.htm
http://www.marrion4x4.co.uk/
https://jmblandroverservices.co.uk Jules

21st Feb 2019 9:47 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 4569

markyzs180 wrote:
Prospect quoted £650!

I went to Prospect for a "within warranty period " service. They were £100 cheaper than the local JLR main dealer. Not used them for anything else though. Done all my own servicing since out of warranty. Jules

21st Feb 2019 9:50 am

Mikey

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Dundee
Posts: 778

Volrider wrote:
Ok, so what is a reasonable price for the job?

£400 inc water pump + VAT

21st Feb 2019 8:01 pm

SouthamFL2

Member Since: 08 Jan 2019
Location: Banbury Borders
Posts: 432

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

Main dealer pricing table attached. Bit of an eye opener!

I'm wondering why the Evoque price is £100 higher for the cam belt change given that it's the same engine in the Freelander!

Perhaps because it says Range Rover rather than Land Rover the Premium is justified.....

To the OP, Listers Solihull are taking part in this 3+ scheme

21st Feb 2019 8:18 pm

markyzs180

Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 64

Thanks Southam FL2... would rather set it on fire than take it to Listers... shocking dealership!

I've been watching a couple of youtube vids and the Dayco 'how to' and am pretty confident in doing it myself now so will be ordering the Dayco kit, serpentine belt and cam locking kit ready to have a go

27th Feb 2019 8:15 pm

SouthamFL2

Member Since: 08 Jan 2019
Location: Banbury Borders
Posts: 432

markyzs180 wrote:
Thanks Southam FL2... would rather set it on fire than take it to Listers... shocking dealership!

I've never used them, so forwarned is forarmed...thanks for the heads-up.

I tend to use an approved Indy in Banbury for any servicing work, mine has yet to go wrong, so can't vouch for repairs, but they seem to be very on the ball where Land Rovers are concerned. They are called E.H.Douglas. It might be worth giving them a call for a quote, as I trust them implicitly with my vehicle.

www.ehdouglas.com

27th Feb 2019 8:29 pm

markyzs180

Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
Location: Solihull
Posts: 64

Thanks mate...might give them a call (only 30 mins away)

27th Feb 2019 11:35 pm

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