Member Since: 13 Dec 2012
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Timing Belt change - now or wait?
Don't post very often so please be gentle - I also am clueless with regards to cars!!! I drive them
Looking for some advice re timing belt change - we have a Disco 4 which is on 97000 and I understand it is due at 105. In August we will be driving down to northern Italy towing a twin-axle caravan.
Is it worth getting it done early or can I leave it until next service due? Does the long journey and extra load put more strain on it??? Like I side I'm clueless
Funding is a little tight at the moment so ideally like to wait, but will get it done if the right thing to do
28th Jun 2016 9:46 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
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I'm sure it would be fine, I expect they build a tolerance into the schedule:
HOWEVER, I personally don't think it's worth the risk and knackering the engine. I would get it done before then you can just enjoy your holiday.
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28th Jun 2016 9:53 am
robpenrose
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Hang on, are they not due at 117,000 miles not 105,000 or 7 years (which ever comes first)
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28th Jun 2016 9:54 am
BorisBarKeep
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I think you're right - is D3 due at 105 from what I can find online
28th Jun 2016 10:07 am
Bigcol66
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I think its 112 000 for the D4.
28th Jun 2016 10:10 am
Disco_Mikey
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I'm obsessive about maintenance, but I would change belts etc & fit a new oil pump before leaving.
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28th Jun 2016 11:54 am
BorisBarKeep
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Thanks for info all
Based on 112k interval - I feel happy enough leaving it until it's next service - which will be at 7-years and around that mileage
28th Jun 2016 11:56 am
LT
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Mmm, I'm a big believer in Sod's Law. For peace of mind I'd get it done before. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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28th Jun 2016 1:24 pm
BorisBarKeep
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As am I - but where do I stop!
When we get back from Italy we will just have gone over 100K - I'm as comfortable as I can be that that is within tolerance
If it's less than another 112k or 7 years you might as well do it now and have peace of mind, & the benefit of higher oil pressure for the rest of the time that you own the car.
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1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
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28th Jun 2016 2:27 pm
BorisBarKeep
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Likely to be for a minimum of 4 years
I can certainly see the argument for getting it done now - I'd just really struggle with cost right now as said caravan is a new purchase and my car (as opposed to this the family car) is in garage today having its cambelt changed plus a load of other stuff to keep it running
Hopefully you have a full LR service history & an extended warranty.
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2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
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28th Jun 2016 3:21 pm
adam
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I'm on 98K at 6.5 years, next service due in about 2K, getting belts done then
28th Jun 2016 3:26 pm
LiftedDisco
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BorisBarKeep...
Where are you in Northants?
If you are across towards me, I'd strongly suggest you drop in to speak to Mickey at Loughran Brothers (opposite Tesco) - there's not a lot they can't sort on a Land Rover and their rates should be somewhat lower than a Main Dealer.
We've dealt with them for 25 years plus and can't fault them - doesn't really answer your question but (personally), I'd be tempted to get a price from them and contemplate getting it done before you head off to Italy... If things are that tight, you could always look at taking out a 0% credit card just for this work and then clearing the balance over the life of the deal, then you'd have the peace of mind to know the belts had been done and the luxury of spreading the costs...
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