2.0 V6 Timing Belts

ant132 · 4th April 2010, 21:40

My 75 has covered 54,000 miles and is 10 years old and i am unaware if it has ever had the timing belts changed so i assume they haven't.

Am i right in thinking there are 3 belts to change in this engine and should all be changed together?

Which are:

Drive belt - camshaft front x 1
Drive belt - camshaft rear x 2

= 3 belts.

I hear of special tools being required for this job but will the average garage have such tools or would i need to goto a specialist. I know this is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string but what am i roughly looking at to have the belts changed.

Whats the going rate that you guys have paid?

The front belt looks visibly healthy but what do i know

Cheers for any help, Ant

Phil · 4th April 2010, 22:23

Hi, there are three belts and as I see you are in the Midlands, I would recommend Lates600 to you. He is a member on here under the name Lates. Or google Lates600.

T-Cut · 4th April 2010, 22:23

The standard service schedule is every 90K miles or 6 years. The OEM V6 belts are very robust and as yours proves, were designed to last at least 10 years. However, I'd say yours are due for replacement any time now. It's usual practice to replace the water pump at the same time. The procedure is complex, especially for anyone without experience. Special tools are advised, essential some would say. Your best bet is to use a garage specialising in the cars. Lates in Coventry come well recommended and their prices are very competitive.

TC

BigRuss · 4th April 2010, 23:38

If you get someone other than a specialist to do the job, besides the 3 cam belts make sure the tensioner and idler pulleys are replaced too.

Russ

T-Cut · 5th April 2010, 00:10

Xpart/Rimmer now do a service kit of bits: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-ZUA000610

Not sure if this includes the pump tho.

TC

Clickernick · 5th April 2010, 00:48

Pump is extra. Bought my belt kit zua000610 and pump for 186 all in from A1automotive supplies in Kempston,Beds.
Rimmers are quite dear on this item.

Roverjoe · 5th April 2010, 01:00

Took mine to my regular service place in abertillery cost £540.00 including the water pump.

Xparts was charging £630.00 without the water pump.

The garage I took it to had arrange to hire the special tools? but I had agreed the price before.

Joe

ant132 · 5th April 2010, 10:41

Thanks guys!

Im looking at a decent bill then

, Ill enquire with Lates and see whats what, it may be worth the trip down for a proper job, and if they come recommended from here i cant argue with that.

However, Im thinking would it be cheaper to supply my own parts with the kit available such as http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Timing-Belt-ki...item563556465d

Or Dayco - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-45-75-82...item35a63fa197

Are these good brands sufficient of the job or do you reccomend sticking to genuine Rover parts.

I figure it must be worth getting it done, as i do intend keeping the car.

Thanks again, Ant

Clickernick · 5th April 2010, 11:36

I dont think it makes a lot of difference on price really, as I have bought all my own parts and then some, and have spent a small fortune as I had plenty of Paypal dosh!!!. labour will still be around the 300 mark.

I bought my car very cheaply so I am throwing a large pot of dosh at it to bring it up to a tight spec.

I notice that the 1st belt kit contains MGR pulleys but Motorquip belts, for another tenner they do a full MGR kit as mentioned above. Belts may be more reliable,,dont know.

All I know is once all done the result is sweet music and happy Rovering about in your KV6.

Off out now to change my front discs and pads befor the rain comes back!!!

Clickernick · 5th April 2010, 11:40

also,,, the draco kit is belts only so a poor show realy.

Go for OEM or probably best to let Lates supply as he will know exactly whats needed and you will get a pukka job for excellent wonga!!!

4th April 2010, 21:40	#1
ant132 Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2.0 V6 Timing Belts My 75 has covered 54,000 miles and is 10 years old and i am unaware if it has ever had the timing belts changed so i assume they haven't. Am i right in thinking there are 3 belts to change in this engine and should all be changed together? Which are: Drive belt - camshaft front x 1 Drive belt - camshaft rear x 2 = 3 belts. I hear of special tools being required for this job but will the average garage have such tools or would i need to goto a specialist. I know this is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string but what am i roughly looking at to have the belts changed. Whats the going rate that you guys have paid? The front belt looks visibly healthy but what do i know Cheers for any help, Ant

4th April 2010, 22:23	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Hi, there are three belts and as I see you are in the Midlands, I would recommend Lates600 to you. He is a member on here under the name Lates. Or google Lates600. __________________

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5th April 2010, 00:48	#6
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	Pump is extra. Bought my belt kit zua000610 and pump for 186 all in from A1automotive supplies in Kempston,Beds. Rimmers are quite dear on this item. __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp. Last edited by Clickernick; 5th April 2010 at 00:51..

5th April 2010, 11:36	#9
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	I dont think it makes a lot of difference on price really, as I have bought all my own parts and then some, and have spent a small fortune as I had plenty of Paypal dosh!!!. labour will still be around the 300 mark. I bought my car very cheaply so I am throwing a large pot of dosh at it to bring it up to a tight spec. I notice that the 1st belt kit contains MGR pulleys but Motorquip belts, for another tenner they do a full MGR kit as mentioned above. Belts may be more reliable,,dont know. All I know is once all done the result is sweet music and happy Rovering about in your KV6. Off out now to change my front discs and pads befor the rain comes back!!! __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp. Last edited by Clickernick; 5th April 2010 at 11:41..

4th April 2010, 22:23	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The standard service schedule is every 90K miles or 6 years. The OEM V6 belts are very robust and as yours proves, were designed to last at least 10 years. However, I'd say yours are due for replacement any time now. It's usual practice to replace the water pump at the same time. The procedure is complex, especially for anyone without experience. Special tools are advised, essential some would say. Your best bet is to use a garage specialising in the cars. Lates in Coventry come well recommended and their prices are very competitive. TC

5th April 2010, 00:10	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Xpart/Rimmer now do a service kit of bits: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-ZUA000610 Not sure if this includes the pump tho. TC

5th April 2010, 01:00	#7
Roverjoe Avid contributor Rover 75 V6 2.0 Litre saloon petrol Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cwmbran Posts: 156 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Took mine to my regular service place in abertillery cost £540.00 including the water pump. Xparts was charging £630.00 without the water pump. The garage I took it to had arrange to hire the special tools? but I had agreed the price before. Joe

5th April 2010, 10:41	#8
ant132 Newbie Rover 75 Classic SE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Birmingham Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys! Im looking at a decent bill then , Ill enquire with Lates and see whats what, it may be worth the trip down for a proper job, and if they come recommended from here i cant argue with that. However, Im thinking would it be cheaper to supply my own parts with the kit available such as http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Timing-Belt-ki...item563556465d Or Dayco - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-45-75-82...item35a63fa197 Are these good brands sufficient of the job or do you reccomend sticking to genuine Rover parts. I figure it must be worth getting it done, as i do intend keeping the car. Thanks again, Ant

5th April 2010, 11:40	#10
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	also,,, the draco kit is belts only so a poor show realy. Go for OEM or probably best to let Lates supply as he will know exactly whats needed and you will get a pukka job for excellent wonga!!! __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp.