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BossBob

Member Since: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Bristol
Posts: 1388

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Baltic Blue

I had a cam belt fail prematurely on an Astra many years ago. £1000 to repair, 4 bent valves, dinged some pistons. It was thought that I'd done more damage trying to start the engine once it had stopped than actually would have been caused when the belt originally snapped. I'd checked that the belt was in place before trying to restart but as it was just about totally enclosed couldn't see anything wrong.

25th Jan 2016 9:11 pm

Chriss

Member Since: 07 Jun 2015
Location: Stoke on Trent
Posts: 9

What do you want? Good OR cheap?

26th Jan 2016 6:25 am

peter2704

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

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Barolo Black

both

26th Jan 2016 3:12 pm

Mikey

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Dundee
Posts: 780

2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Baltic Blue

Chriss wrote:
What do you want? Good OR cheap?

Believe it or not, good AND cheap can both be found at the same place

26th Jan 2016 6:46 pm

peter2704

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

prey tell Mikey!

26th Jan 2016 7:16 pm

Mikey

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Dundee
Posts: 780

Not down your way

Though I may be biased

26th Jan 2016 8:30 pm

peter2704

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

how far from leeds? can travel, also what would be the cost roughly? I could do with a figure to go by then when I ring round I can make sure I am not being taken for a kipper…..

26th Jan 2016 8:40 pm

Mikey

Member Since: 07 Jun 2008
Location: Dundee
Posts: 780

5 hours each way...

Expect to pay £400 or so, including the water pump

26th Jan 2016 8:51 pm

peter2704

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

cheers Mikey

26th Jan 2016 9:35 pm

davidsmith1307

Member Since: 21 Jan 2016
Location: Hull
Posts: 8

peter2704 wrote:
Wifes freelanders on 148k so will get this done soon,Who is good ,cheap and in the yorkshire area and knows what they are doing? any recommendations ?

Only if you fancy trecking across to Land Rover Services in Hull.

28th Jan 2016 3:09 pm

peter2704

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

if price/service right I dont mind travelling

28th Jan 2016 3:45 pm

davidsmith1307

Member Since: 21 Jan 2016
Location: Hull
Posts: 8

They have a good reputation in these parts so well worth a call.
Must be someone in Leeds though!

28th Jan 2016 3:50 pm

hirsty098

Member Since: 17 Nov 2015
Location: York
Posts: 29

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Zermatt Silver

Green Oval on Gelderd rd. could be worth a call. Know a couple of people who have used them and were more than happy with their service.

28th Jan 2016 6:34 pm

cqr

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

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

I see advance factors have a cam belt kit £83 with the pump
What do peaple think go for it or fit oem parts 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
Mantec tank guard
Cb radio
Blanked EGR
Sump guard
Scratches
Snolkle

28th Jan 2016 7:24 pm

davidsmith1307

Member Since: 21 Jan 2016
Location: Hull
Posts: 8

I always use genuine parts (or OEM at a push) for anything that important. Belts, brakes, suspension etc.

28th Jan 2016 8:09 pm

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