I've got a Dec. 1999 Freelander and have just taken it in to the main agent to have the above belts changed. I've had a look at the Haynes manual and there doesn't seem to be anything particularly difficult in it, other than just a lot of work, and needing as special tools only a pin to lock the camshaft and pump in the right position while the work is carried out and another simple-looking device to separate the drive shaft from the hub.
I decided to have it done by the main dealer mainly for the sake of getting a better price for it when I sell the car, but I still can't help wondering if other people have done the job themselves, and if so, was it worth it?
Cheers
John
PS There's a fair bit of work involved, the weight of the engine has to be supported while the engine mount is removed, and one of the drive shafts has to be removed (or possibly disconnected at the hub end only) so as to allow the new belts to be fitted around the crank pulley. They say it's a four hour job and are charging £376, that's approx just over $700. The later TD4 has a chain instead of a belt, it would be tempting to use a riveted or split link although I don't know if they would be as reliable. LR say that the belts should be renewed at 45,000mls and the TD4 chain renewed when it gets worn.
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[This message has been edited by John Roberts (edited 03 December 2004).]

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