Anyone recently had timing belts replaced on their 3.0 tdv6? I need mine done and best quotes I’m getting are £1,200 incl vat for both belts with an oil service included. This is local independent LR specialists.
Higher than I thought for an independent so just wanted to check before I book it in. I’m in Berkshire.
Thanks

Those costs sound about right, the high pressure fuel pump belt is a pig to do on the TD/SDV6. Some say body off is best for the rear (HP fuel pump) belt, which obviously has huge labour cost implications.

You could always ask for a price without the fuel pump belt being done, if it breaks there'll be no engine damage, just a breakdown. So nothing as catastrophic as a cam belt going.

In these lean times, it wouldn't be too unreasonable to ask. I know of many people who just do the cam belt.

If thinking of selling the vehicle, then both belts being replaced would be a bonus, and you could re-coup some of the costs. Always worth thinking about!

Jon 1992 RR Classic 3.9 efi Vogue
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Thanks Jon that’s very helpful. Never thought about just doing the cam belt for now.