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21st September 2021, 08:37 | #1 |
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KV6 cambelt change
In April 2011 I had my 2.5L KV6 belts first changed after 8 years at just 40K miles.
The car has now done a total of only 75K miles but since another 10 years have elapsed I'd like to get them done again. My usual local garage no longer has access to the fitting kit as the Rover specialist guy who did it last time has since passed away. I've found a supplier in Sandy (Beds) on eBay who does the complete set of belts, tensioner, pulley, water pump & ancillary belt etc for £200. I don't want to buy a fitting kit and try doing it myself so can anybody advise me of someone in East Anglia who has the kit and could do the job. I know it will be several hours labour. Bob. |
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Hello Bob, I would highly recommend Lates600 near Rugby, it may be a little further than you might want but it’s well worth the trip! |
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I can also endorse Lates (http://www.lates600.com/). Lates and Pete know these cars inside out. They will do job in around 2 hours while you watch, and it won't cost the earth. Well worth the journey time. Cliff
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21st September 2021, 10:03 | #4 |
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Have a word with Trikey. If he has the time he isn't a million miles away from you.
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21st September 2021, 13:30 | #5 |
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Despite their name, the guy who runs Freelander Specialist (www.freelanderspecialist.com) at Methwold, near Brandon in Suffolk knows as much about the KV6 as pretty much anyone on here (some early Freelanders used the KV6) and he calls it his "favourite engine". He did a complete rebuild on mine last year and its runs beautifully. Worth a call, but the other recommendations above will be equally good.
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24th September 2021, 12:35 | #6 |
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Update
Many thanks for recommendations. I'm going with Lattes. It may take a few weeks before they can fit me in but they are only quoting 2 to 3 hours.
At their suggestion I'll be buying the parts from DMGRS at very competitive prices for the kit. They also do a hire of the timing kit at £50 for two weeks if you feel so inclined. I'll let you know how it goes. Bob |
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