Evening all!

Just a query on the serpentine drive belt. 2016 model year 4.4 SDV8.

Question is what sort of a job is it to change and is there a recommendation on mileage for a preventative belt change.

I’ve never had one let go before (last L322 TD6 with almost 200k miles) so again wondering if anyone has had an issue on the SDV8 and is it worth doing?

Thanks in advance for any advice. Current
2016 MY L405 SDV8
2018 VW Golf GT EVO
Previous
2002 L322 TD6
2004 Mercedes R230 SL350
1994 993 Carrera
Range Rover P38 x3
Range Rover 3.9 EFI

Aux belt replacement on the SDV8 is a 10 year or 160k mile (whichever comes first) service item.

Replacement looks simple enough according to the service manual. Just a few bits of trim and a couple of air ducts to get off to get to it. I've not done the job myself however, just going by the manual. Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Thanks for the advice on that, much appreciated  Current
2016 MY L405 SDV8
2018 VW Golf GT EVO
Previous
2002 L322 TD6
2004 Mercedes R230 SL350
1994 993 Carrera
Range Rover P38 x3
Range Rover 3.9 EFI