Change Car Timing Belt Kit Land Rover Range Rover

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 7h00 ~700£
Estimated time 7h00
Estimated labour cost ~700£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Range Rover IV 2013-2022 7
  • 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 D Hybrid Diesel,Electricity (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 D Hybrid Diesel,Electricity (306DT)
Renew the timing belt 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit 6h00–7h00

What is the function of a Land Rover Range Rover timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Land Rover Range Rover timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Land Rover Range Rover timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Land Rover Range Rover timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Range Rover II 1995-2002 1995-2002 2.5 TD Diesel (256T (M51)) Diesel
Range Rover III 2002-2012 2002-2012 3.0 Td6 Diesel (306D1), 3.6 TdV8 Diesel (368DT), 4.2 V8 Supercharged Petrol (428PS), 4.4 TdV8 Diesel (448DT), 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN), 4.4 V8 Petrol (448S2), 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN), 5.0 V8 Supercharged Petrol (508PS) Diesel, Petrol
Range Rover IV 2013-2022 2013-2022 2.0 PHEV Electricity,Petrol (PT204), 3.0 D300, MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), 3.0 D350, MHEV Diesel (DT306), 3.0 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PT306), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 D… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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