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3disco

Member Since: 18 Apr 2014
Location: devon
Posts: 659

Mikey wrote:
The water pump is driven from the Cambelt.

In fact, LR sell 2 belt kits, one with a pump and one without

. I would think the one without the pump would overheat somewhat!

28th Nov 2014 9:38 pm

cqr

Member Since: 05 Mar 2013
Location: kent
Posts: 1308

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Hello dewaldb
That's nice looking front bumper guard how is it mounted, did it lower the front of your Fl2
Thanks Martin

28th Nov 2014 11:30 pm

dorsetfreelander

Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
Posts: 4354

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

dewaldb wrote:
I have a 2007 td4 s freelander.

Currently on 197 000kms ,had the cambelt done on 168 000kms.

It has both a belt and chain, one only needs to replace chain if it gets noisy. My belt still looked very good upon removal, i wanted to gave this done though for peace of mind.

Regards

Dewald

Did you do the water pump at the same time and if so what did the bearing feel like?

29th Nov 2014 10:25 am

dewaldb

Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Cape town
Posts: 31

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Zermatt Silver

Hi Dorsetfreelander,

My waterpump was not replaced, only the belt and tensioner. Can tell you that mine was the first one that was done by the agents, not sure whether they would have checked that.....probably not.

Belt did not look bad at all!

29th Nov 2014 11:04 am

dewaldb

Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Cape town
Posts: 31

Hi Martin,

PM sent.

29th Nov 2014 11:24 am

dewaldb

Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Cape town
Posts: 31

Hi Martin,

PM sent.

29th Nov 2014 11:26 am

Kolar

Member Since: 05 Nov 2014
Location: Wales
Posts: 23

dewaldb wrote:
Hi Dorsetfreelander,

My waterpump was not replaced, only the belt and tensioner. Can tell you that mine was the first one that was done by the agents, not sure whether they would have checked that.....probably not.

Belt did not look bad at all!

I used to know a guy who works for a garage that often did cambelts on cars like Peugeots, VWs etc etc at around 60k miles and they always recommended doing the waterpump and tensioners. He has done a few engine rebuilds caused by "cambelt failure" but in each case it was bearings in either one of the tensioners or the waterpump that had caused the belt to slip which and otherwise looked in good condition. I guess that small engines do a lot more revs than a 2.2 diesel so this might have some bearing on the matter.

29th Nov 2014 12:29 pm

bish789

Member Since: 30 Apr 2012
Location: St. Andrews
Posts: 512

2011 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Santorini Black

When VW replaced the wifes Polo engine under warranty, they asked me if I wanted a new cam belt, tensioner and water pump fitting at the same time while it was out. For what it cost I said yes. They don't do that as part of the engine replacement so thought it was a good idea.

29th Nov 2014 2:35 pm

j00ppis

Member Since: 24 May 2013
Location: Finland
Posts: 198

Finland timing belt, waterpump ( 240tkm repair )

i have asked local dealer how much cost to do this 240tkm repair to my freelander 2 07year model.

they told it would cost 2000euros = 1 549 pounds. They told allso that they have to drop motor to get acces to waterpumps ect? is this true that it need to be dropped / lowered from its place.... sounds very crazy.

aint they change allso the belt, and chain and waterpump, tensior all..?

advices please.

14th Jan 2015 12:56 pm

Joe

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 271

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Before my recent freelander 2 purchase I researched various services from indies. I was also concerned at the 150k cambelt change especially on cars where you are not certain to how previous owners have operated them.
It seems in some opinions the belt should be changed around 100K.

The quote I had from LR Centre was £150 labour and £95 for kit (LR032527) + the usual

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

14th Jan 2015 1:10 pm

alex_pescaru

Member Since: 12 Mar 2009
Location: RO
Posts: 4642

The price from Joe seems more likely closed to reality.

In no way the motor should be dropped. Just the front right wheel out together with the interior wheel arch plastic liner. For someone that knows what to do, no more than 3-4 hours of work.

Change the timing kit (rubber belt, guiding roller and belt tensioner) and the water pump. That's all.

14th Jan 2015 2:08 pm

j00ppis

Member Since: 24 May 2013
Location: Finland
Posts: 198

thanks for advice, i have to talk whit local garage! STealer is stealing me out .... what about that chain? do it need to be replaced ever? what about should i be worried about this camshaft broke downs, 07year model

15th Jan 2015 4:40 pm

peter2704

Member Since: 11 Dec 2012
Location: leeds
Posts: 349

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Barolo Black

Joe wrote:
Before my recent freelander 2 purchase I researched various services from indies. I was also concerned at the 150k cambelt change especially on cars where you are not certain to how previous owners have operated them.
It seems in some opinions the belt should be changed around 100K.

The quote I had from LR Centre was £150 labour and £95 for kit (LR032527) + the usual

Joe

wow that was cheap ,who quoted that and where are they based? wifes on 140k so need to look into this soon

17th Jan 2015 10:32 pm

Joe

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 271

I asked my local Independent (LR Centre) based in Speke Liverpool, about a C service and replacement of cam belt.
They sent me a quote which I can not attach to this message but basically.

Timing Belt A kit £95.00
Labour £150.00
C Service charge £250.00
VAT £99.00
Which amounted to £594

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

18th Jan 2015 12:30 pm

peter2704

Member Since: 11 Dec 2012
Location: leeds
Posts: 349

would they just do the belt plus kit and no service i wonder?

18th Jan 2015 2:08 pm

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