12 Jan 10 Comments Sue FL1 Services, Freelander 1 , , , ,

Has Your 2.0 L Series Diesel Freelander done 48,000 miles or more?

Do You Want to make sure it does another 48,000 miles?

We Can Help!

Don’t take the chance of your timing belt snapping – if this happens you are likely to do serious, and possibly irreparable engine damage, which would cost thousands to fix!

Our Freelander 2.0 TD L Series Diesel timing belt replacement is just

£395

Get your timing belt replaced in a timely manner – Land Rover’s recommendation is every 48,000 miles.

What is included in your Timing Belt Replacement?

The timing belt (cam belt) controls the timing of your engine’s valves.

Your timing belt replacement includes the fitting of a full timing belt kit – both timing belts, both tensioners and the idler.

Since we specialise in these engines who better to ensure that your timing belt is timed up perfectly? We have the specialist equipment and knowledge for the job.

Do I need a service?

It is advisable to have your vehicle serviced at regular 12,000 mile intervals. If you are changing your timing belt at 48,000 miles then your vehicle will also be requiring its 48,000 mile service.

The Freelander 2.0 litre diesel (L-Series, 1997 – 2000) should be serviced every 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or every 12 months, which ever comes sooner.

The service schedule involves an A service and a B service.

The 12,000 mile (20,000 km) or 12 month service is an A service.

The 24,000 mile (40,000 km) or 24 month service is a B service.

The A and B services then alternate for the life of your Freelander.

In addition to the standard A and B services there are a few other items which need replacing at fixed intervals, these are:

  • the coolant requires replacing every 36,000 miles (60,000 km) or 36 months (3 years);
  • the brake fluid requires replacing every 36,000 miles (60,000 km) or 36 months (3 years);
  • the cam / timing belt requires replacement every 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months (4 years);
  • the Poly V ancillary driving belt requires replacement every 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months (4 years);
  • the gearbox oil requires replacing every 96,000 miles (160,000 km) or 96 months (8 years).

Our Freelander 2.o diesel (L-Series, 1997 – 2000) service prices (including labour, parts and VAT) are:

Time Mileage Mileage Service Additional Price
(years) Miles Kilometres Type Items incl. VAT
1 12,000 20,000 A £150
2 24,000 40,000 B £205
3 36,000 60,000 A Coolant / Brake Fluid £200
4 48,000 80,000 B Cam Belt / Poly V ancillary driving belt £650
5 60,000 100,000 A £150
6 72,000 120,000 B Coolant / Brake Fluid £255
7 84,000 140,000 A £150
8 96,000 160,000 B Cam Belt / Poly V ancillary driving belt / Gearbox Oil £700
9 108,000 180,000 A Coolant / Brake Fluid £200
10 120,000 200,000 B £205
11 132,000 220,000 A £150
12 144,000 240,000 B Coolant / Brake Fluid / Cam Belt / Poly V ancillary driving belt £700
13 156,000 260,000 A £150
14 168,000 280,000 B £205
15 180,000 300,000 A Coolant / Brake Fluid £200
16 192,000 320,000 B Cam Belt / Poly V ancillary driving belt / Gearbox Oil £700
17 204,000 340,000 A £150

In addition to the above servicing please remember that your Freelander requires the air bags replaced every ten years and the seatbelt pre-tensioners replaced every fifteen years.

Although not specified on any Land Rover service schedule, you also need to replace your viscous coupling unit approximately every 70,000 miles to avoid damage to the rest of your drive train.

Where are you?

We are based in Norfolk, postcode IP26 4RH.

If you don’t have a lift home after dropping your car with us, and are looking to use public transport, we can drop you / pick you up at the railway station – our closest is Brandon, however if you are coming through London there is a direct train line from Downham Market which is not too far either. If Thetford is more convenient for you this is also possible.

We are rather in the middle of nowhere, but if you do need to wait for your car there are some pleasant walks in the area.

How long will it take?

To replace your timing belt generally takes less than 5 hours.

To complete a full 48,000 mile service will take approximately 8 to 9 hours, including the timing belt.

How can I pay for my timing belt replacement?

The painful bit I know! But we like to give you as much choice as possible, so we accept:

  • Cash on collection (always nice!)
  • All Major Credit Cards (including AMEX) – over the phone or on collection
  • Direct Bank Transfer
  • Paypal
  • Cheques – provided they clear before delivery or collection

What if something goes wrong?

We don’t like things going wrong, and you certainly wouldn’t! Quality is important to us, but in the event that something does go wrong you have our

12 month, unlimited mileage warranty.

Our warranty covers you for parts and labour in the event of any failure of a component due to unforseen circumstances. Just bring your car back to us and we will sort it out.

Give us a call on

0780 9575 421

to discuss your needs.