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AJ918

Member Since: 26 Mar 2018
Location: North West
Posts: 260

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Time to change the Cambelt

Hi

I am approaching the time when I need to replace the Cambelt and associated parts, as well as the serpentine belt and bearings, there are various suppliers Gates, Dayco, SKF and Land Rover Genuine parts. LR are more than twice the price of the others and I suspect one of the others supply's them, does anyone who has recently done this have any preferred brand and any tips for doing the job would be appreciated.

5th Mar 2020 10:43 pm

Sperly

Member Since: 26 Dec 2019
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 195

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

Gates are the OEM for JLR branded timing belts. Just not with the price tag that the JLR Box commands.

5th Mar 2020 11:00 pm

Badger51

Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Coffs Harbour
Posts: 914

What Sperly said but you won't go wrong with any of the known makes you've already mentioned. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

6th Mar 2020 5:48 am

Deafender

Member Since: 09 Mar 2019
Location: Buckingham
Posts: 98

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

I queried my indie mechanic last year when he did mine using a Gates - it was very unusual as he always strongly advises I pay for original parts as I do 20,000+ miles a year and run my cars up to 180,000 miles - he told me he’d used the Gates part because they supply LR... so it would literally be paying more for the same... good enough for me! Lexus RX450H - 500 mile a week commuter- I just couldn’t trust in a newer RRS or DS for that….
2009 Freelander 2 HSE... 155K miles, we’ve done 135k of those, has done brilliantly on the commute and staying firmly put as car two in the household
2002 Jaguar XK8 Coupe... fun, fast, ours for 12 years and owes us nothing - so staying with us too…

6th Mar 2020 8:18 am

Mikey

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

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

Gates are the OEM supplier

Dayco also do belt kits, which are competitively priced

6th Mar 2020 8:29 am

Worms

Member Since: 31 Oct 2017
Location: Highlands
Posts: 635

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

Any advice on where best to source the Gates kit? 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

6th Mar 2020 8:55 am

AJ918

Member Since: 26 Mar 2018
Location: North West
Posts: 260

Hi you can get Gates Cambelt kit (inc water pump, tensioner and idler bearing) off eBay part number KP25633XS for under £88

6th Mar 2020 10:15 am

JulesK

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Ceredigion.
Posts: 1652

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

On the subject of changing belts, I have read that they now need changing every 7 ( seven) years but would that still be the case with only 52k on Florrie?

Many thanks.

If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

🐑
Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

9th Jun 2020 7:30 pm

TooBlue

Member Since: 30 Oct 2019
Location: Midlands
Posts: 261

It is 10 years or 144,000 miles for an SD4.
Confirmed by my specialist today.

9th Jun 2020 7:36 pm

Joedenise

Member Since: 17 Oct 2018
Location: Warden Kent
Posts: 80

Don’t Gates guarantee their belts it fitted by a certified garage

9th Jun 2020 7:51 pm

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4092

TooBlue wrote:
It is 10 years or 144,000 miles for an SD4.
Confirmed by my specialist today.

You might want to show your specialist this page from Topix

Mikey wrote:

Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

9th Jun 2020 8:08 pm

Mikey

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

144k service would be 9 years too

9th Jun 2020 8:38 pm

TooBlue

Member Since: 30 Oct 2019
Location: Midlands
Posts: 261

Steve D wrote:
TooBlue wrote:
It is 10 years or 144,000 miles for an SD4.
Confirmed by my specialist today.

You might want to show your specialist this page from Topix

Mikey wrote:

I will call them again tomorrow and ask who is right?

You are correct that Land Rover says
Service schedule
Customer copy
Service Type: 112000 miles / 84 months service V.I.N.: SALFA2Axxxxxxx
Model: Freelander 2 / L359
Please note that service intervals always represent the maximum time and distance that should exist between servicing. Driving style and conditions may necessitate earlier servicing as indicated by the notifications on your instrument panel.
SERVICE ITEMS
Check operation of all lamps, horns and warning indicators.
Check operation of Windshield and headlight wipers and washer jets.
Check operation of park brake.
Renew pollen filter.
Check tyre pressures, condition, tread depth, signs of uneven wear and suitability (including spare).
Inspect brake pads for wear, calipers for leaks and disks for condition.
Check and top-up clutch and PAS fluid levels and screen washer reservoirs.
Check brake fluid level is between Min and Max. Refer to the workshop manual for more information.
Drain fuel filter water trap.
Check/top up coolant level.
Renew camshaft drive belt, tensioner and idler pulley.
Check/top up windscreen washer reservoir level.
Renew engine oil and filter.
Reset service indicator.
Endorse service record.
Ensure that all service actions have been carried out and that there are no recall schedules.
Report any unusual features of vehicle condition and additional work required.

Land Rover could be wrong though!

9th Jun 2020 11:55 pm

JulesK

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Ceredigion.
Posts: 1652

Thanks for that TooBlue, but my question was really would the belt need changing with approximately half the mileage for service schedule just because of age.
Steve and Mikey I know the sadly missed Yorkie Bob first said about the change from 10 to 7 year issue.

If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

🐑
Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

10th Jun 2020 7:42 am

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4092

"Thanks for that TooBlue, but my question was really would the belt need changing with approximately half the mileage for service schedule just because of age".

I think there’s two things to consider. Wear on the belt, pulleys, tensioner & water pump and age deterioration on the belt. We also have a Golf diesel and they have a ruddy great thick timing belt. Many other cars are 8/10 years or 80/100,000 miles. The Golf is recommended to be changed complete with tensioner and pump after 4 years irrespective of mileage. We only do about 8,000 miles a year in it. I’ve changed the belt and associated parts twice since we’ve had it. All parts appear in perfect condition. I could take a chance but in the back of my mind I’m thinking, what if.........? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

10th Jun 2020 8:09 am

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