My XF is due it’s 10 year service soon so I contacted a local Jaguar independent garage for a quote.

I’ve asked for the cam belt, fuel pump belt, tensioners and water pump to be changed.

They have replied with prices but have advised that the rear fuel pump belt and water pump don’t really need to be done.

Should I have them done anyway or leave them?

The car has done nearly 80k and only does about 6k a year, it’s a 3.0D.

Any advice?

Thanks.

Not sure why you would change the water pump unless you had an issue. They can fail but as long as you stop driving (will get message coolant low) it should be fine. 

Cannot comment on the fuel belt, but assume similar to the water pump.

 

12 hours ago, Robboxf said:

My XF is due it’s 10 year service soon so I contacted a local Jaguar independent garage for a quote.

I’ve asked for the cam belt, fuel pump belt, tensioners and water pump to be changed.

They have replied with prices but have advised that the rear fuel pump belt and water pump don’t really need to be done.

Should I have them done anyway or leave them?

The car has done nearly 80k and only does about 6k a year, it’s a 3.0D.

Any advice?

Thanks.

I personally believe the water pump and belt should be done, on the basis of assuring that it hopefully does not need doing in the future. "Belt and Braces" maybe, but could also be "First spend is the cheapest spend", or "Better safe than sorry".

Best Wishes and Regards, John

18 hours ago, Robboxf said:

My XF is due it’s 10 year service soon so I contacted a local Jaguar independent garage for a quote.

I’ve asked for the cam belt, fuel pump belt, tensioners and water pump to be changed.

They have replied with prices but have advised that the rear fuel pump belt and water pump don’t really need to be done.

Should I have them done anyway or leave them?

The car has done nearly 80k and only does about 6k a year, it’s a 3.0D.

Any advice?

Thanks.

I’m in the same position with my 2.2d. 10 years but slightly higher mileage than yours at 99k. Out of interest, may I ask you what prices they quoted you? I definitely need to do the cambelt for peace of mind. 

These are the prices quoted and their reply
 

A service £160.00

B service £230.00

Cambelt £504.00

 

Water pump if required £85.00 and rear belt will be an extra £120.00 both jobs not really needed 

Wow!! My local jaguar specialist has quoted me £1428.98 for a full service and cambelt replacement. 

Labour costs:

£168.00 for the service

£528.00 for the cam belt. 

Total: £696.00

The remainder is made up of parts costs + VAT. 

 

2 hours ago, Carl Gibbs said:

Wow!! My local jaguar specialist has quoted me £1428.98 for a full service and cambelt replacement. 

Labour costs:

£168.00 for the service

£528.00 for the cam belt. 

Total: £696.00

The remainder is made up of parts costs + VAT. 

 

That is probably why it is successful and profitable to be a Jaguar Dealer .

Regards, John