Is it belts and water pump time?

Tenesmus · 30th May 2020, 16:07

I bought the car in Feb 2015 with 88,000 and had the belts and water pump done.

It's now five and bit years later, now on 113,000 and it's service time.

Do I get the belts and water pump done again? I'm now doing fewer than 4,000 miles a year, hardly ever get above 50mph, vast majority is short journeys. Outside of lockdown it's a daily driver.

Thanks!

sworks · 30th May 2020, 16:15

A controversial subject, my opinion is to change when the manufacturer stipulates and you know it’s done and you can forget about it and not worry. There is some opinion that the replacement interval is set low. Your choice, pick whichever you feel happiest with

mh007 · 30th May 2020, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenesmus

I bought the car in Feb 2015 with 88,000 and had the belts and water pump done.

It's now five and bit years later, now on 113,000 and it's service time.

Do I get the belts and water pump done again? I'm now doing fewer than 4,000 miles a year, hardly ever get above 50mph, vast majority is short journeys. Outside of lockdown it's a daily driver.

Thanks!

6yrs or 90k (whichever comes first) is the interval & I would say that provided there are no untoward noises, all the belts, tensioner, guide roller & water pump were changed last time around & the low mileage you've covered, they should go on for a while yet.

Of course, the right-hand (looking from the O/S front wing) upper cover can be loosened & pulled back to give a partial view of the front belt if needed.

Tenesmus · 30th May 2020, 16:42

Ah, six years, I thought it was five... well who am I to second guess the manufacturer?

Cheers!

bl52krz · 30th May 2020, 21:53

The Connie KV6 I am preparing for use has covered around 70.000 miles and 11 years since the belts were changed. Starts on the button. Makes no noise when running. In fact the mechanic I used to get my rear spring fitted, long story, when he brought it back on trade plates said how smooth and quiet it ran.I have had a look at the auxiliary belt and it looks ok also, but will be changed,so you should be ok for a few more miles,BUT, you may also be unlucky and have one of the three go. Your choice I am afraid.

trikey · 30th May 2020, 21:57

lots of discussions on here regarding the time / mileage intervals etc. To be sure... change them as per the manufacturers instructions, then you are not playing Russian roulette.

Greeners · 30th May 2020, 21:59

Treat it as insurance............can you afford the belt to let go and write the engine off ?

coolguy · 31st May 2020, 12:30

I understood that the 90,000 miles was effectively mandatory, but "or 6 years "was added as most cars did an average of 15,000 miles per annum. I have the same dilemma with 2 of mine later this year. The guy who did them (recommended on this forum but not named for obvious reasons) recently said I should be safe for another couple of years - one car has done less than 12,000 miles in the 6 years, and the other less than 3,000. Given what they are fetching at the moment, I may chance it for a while.

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Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Ah, six years, I thought it was five... well who am I to second guess the manufacturer? Cheers! __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	The Connie KV6 I am preparing for use has covered around 70.000 miles and 11 years since the belts were changed. Starts on the button. Makes no noise when running. In fact the mechanic I used to get my rear spring fitted, long story, when he brought it back on trade plates said how smooth and quiet it ran.I have had a look at the auxiliary belt and it looks ok also, but will be changed,so you should be ok for a few more miles,BUT, you may also be unlucky and have one of the three go. Your choice I am afraid. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,769 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	lots of discussions on here regarding the time / mileage intervals etc. To be sure... change them as per the manufacturers instructions, then you are not playing Russian roulette. __________________ Lest we forget..

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