Cambelt replacement

canan · 7th September 2022, 09:34

Hi,

I need to arrange for my v6 2.5ltr 2002 Rover 75 to have the cambelt replaced. I've had it ten years now.

Is there any recommended mobile Rover engineer/machanic that would be willing to come to London NW2 to do the job?

I also have something draining the battery, so would need the electrics checked too.

Would anyone know of a ball park figure to get the job completed?

Any advice would be appriciated.

Best wishes
JD

Oldoaks · 7th September 2022, 12:25

I would whole heartedly recommend a trip up the road to Lates (Lates600) near Coventry.

Bullnose75 · 7th September 2022, 14:27

Ditto trip up to Lates near Coventry. Had them do my cam belts on my Tourers 2.0 litre V6 a few years ago. Drove over there from Clacton,Essex early one Saturday morning,watched them fit new belts,water pump etc while I waited and was almost back home near Clacton for 3pm kick off of footie on Sky. Only missed first twenty minutes of match.

boater · 7th September 2022, 17:59

Another vote for Lates from me too. Had my 2.0 v6 belts and water pump done about a month ago. I travelled 90 miles from S Yorks and was home by 13.30.

It was an education watching Lates and Pete do the job. They have all the required equipment, special tools etc and are so familiar with the kv6 that they
are able to work quickly and accurately.

coab · 8th September 2022, 05:58

Same here Lates do a fantastic job.

CapnT · 8th September 2022, 10:21

What should I have in my piggy bank for them to do this?!

boater · 8th September 2022, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnT

What should I have in my piggy bank for them to do this?!

Send Lates an e-mail asking for a quote.

CapnT · 9th September 2022, 07:29

Not helpful, just wanted an idea. Not a quote.

Rev Jules · 9th September 2022, 07:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapnT

Just wanted an idea. Not a quote.

About £600 approx.

canan · 9th September 2022, 11:47

Thanks for all the responses. I'll contact Lates for a price.

I've been quoted £800 including £270 for the parts. But this is not from anyone I know. Says he needs to buy a special tool , so I'll need to wait a few weeks.

Best...

7th September 2022, 09:34	#1
canan Avid contributor Rover 75 AUTO Connoisseur SE Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 136 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Cambelt replacement Hi, I need to arrange for my v6 2.5ltr 2002 Rover 75 to have the cambelt replaced. I've had it ten years now. Is there any recommended mobile Rover engineer/machanic that would be willing to come to London NW2 to do the job? I also have something draining the battery, so would need the electrics checked too. Would anyone know of a ball park figure to get the job completed? Any advice would be appriciated. Best wishes JD

8th September 2022, 10:21	#6
CapnT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Facelift) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chichester Posts: 61 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	What should I have in my piggy bank for them to do this?! __________________ I’m not a complete idiot - bits of me are missing.

9th September 2022, 07:29	#8
CapnT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Facelift) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chichester Posts: 61 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Not helpful, just wanted an idea. Not a quote. __________________ I’m not a complete idiot - bits of me are missing. Last edited by CapnT; 9th September 2022 at 07:39..

9th September 2022, 11:47	#10
canan Avid contributor Rover 75 AUTO Connoisseur SE Join Date: May 2012 Location: london Posts: 136 Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Thanks for all the responses. I'll contact Lates for a price. I've been quoted £800 including £270 for the parts. But this is not from anyone I know. Says he needs to buy a special tool , so I'll need to wait a few weeks. Best...

7th September 2022, 12:25	#2
Oldoaks Regular poster Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Little Bentley Posts: 42 Thanks: 14 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	I would whole heartedly recommend a trip up the road to Lates (Lates600) near Coventry.

7th September 2022, 14:27	#3
Bullnose75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 LPG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Colchester Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	Ditto trip up to Lates near Coventry. Had them do my cam belts on my Tourers 2.0 litre V6 a few years ago. Drove over there from Clacton,Essex early one Saturday morning,watched them fit new belts,water pump etc while I waited and was almost back home near Clacton for 3pm kick off of footie on Sky. Only missed first twenty minutes of match.

7th September 2022, 17:59	#4
boater Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rotherham Posts: 232 Thanks: 107 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts	Another vote for Lates from me too. Had my 2.0 v6 belts and water pump done about a month ago. I travelled 90 miles from S Yorks and was home by 13.30. It was an education watching Lates and Pete do the job. They have all the required equipment, special tools etc and are so familiar with the kv6 that they are able to work quickly and accurately.

8th September 2022, 05:58	#5
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Same here Lates do a fantastic job.