Kv6 cambelt change?

[biffa75]

Hi all,

After a few days of taking a closer look at my recent 2.0 v6 connie,

Ive comes across a rattle from cold start which goes quiet after a few minutes (took the aux belt off) and started it up and the rattle stopped. Noted a little bit of play in the tensioner.

Took one of the cambelt covers off (one nearest to the driver) and found the belt to be very dry and shiny. Seeing how the aux belt says rover.. I'm now dubious as to whether the belts have ever been changed. (Despite having some paperwork stating it was done)

I'm considering doing all the belts myself with the help of my brother.

So could do with a little bit of help/advice in regards to the best parts to buy as I'm thinking doing the following would be most beneficial for the longevity of the car.

All 3 belts
Tensioner oem-q or Ina?
Idler pulley (how many?)
Camshaft pulley bolts (how many do I need?)
Tensioner plunger? Is this the same as the tensioner?
Camshaft oil seals(the two big caps?)
Thermostat/housing (metal upgrade or original plastic?)
Water pump

Aux belt
Aux belt tensioner
Aux belt idler

I've read that i could rent the tool for a couple of weeks but due to work commitments etc and lack of garage I've been looking into an alternative.

I found this on ebay : has anyone used this kit before?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182630377814

I would have preferred to pay someone to do this particular job who has experience with these engines but think with what I'd like doing I think it may have to be a job that is done at home. For the mentioned above, if I were to pay someone, what could be expecting to pay?

Thanks and sorry for the million and one questions

Rob