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Land Rover Freelander - when should I change the cam belt?

My 2008 Land Rover Freelander is nearing 50,000 miles. Can you tell me when I should change the cam belt?

A friend of mine (who works with Land Rovers) say the belt will last 100,000 miles, but the car is old for its mileage. Should I get it changed? And what pulleys should be changed, if any?

Asked on 17 December 2013 by Bob Seager

Answered by Honest John

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But yes, I'd get it changed. No nasty history of early failure, but six years is getting to the end of a sensible life.

Change belt, all smaller pulleys and, if the waterpump is driven by the timing belt, change that too.

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