New XF, cambelt service questions

[GrantG]

Hi all, sorry for the double post (as my first post in the welcome section has had 0 replies so I am hoping to have more success here).  I should be collecting my new (but used of course) Jag XF from Arun in the next few weeks.   She's a 64 plate with only 45k miles on her, so far, a 3.0 S V6 diesel portfolio.  I just need some guidance re the cambelt change below, TIA.

She will be serviced and MOT'd prior to collection but there is no record of a cambelt change in the service history.  Should I get this done as well?

What is the typical indy price for a cambelt change on one of these?  Parts included?  Is there more than 1 belt that needs to be done?  Water pump as well?

Cheers!

[Jon Hyde]

Hi Grant,

Sorry, I missed your previous post!

I've bought two XF-Ss from Arun a 2011 and more recently a 2017 - I assume you've meat Duncan, Andrew and the rest of the crew there by now?

I would suggest a chat with Andrew about the timing belt, etc., if you haven't done so already, although my understanding is that it isn't due for several thousand more miles.

I'm just coming up to the first anniversary of getting my current one - MoT next week!

Only problem I have (which will mean a chat with Andrew) is that my glowplugs are reluctant to do their stuff in cold weather - no a problem atm, of course, but need to get them (or the control module) sorted before Autumn!

Enjoy your XF!!!

Ceers,
Jon

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

its usually due at 10 years or 100k, which ever comes first, I'd be try getting it done now by the dealer with the deal,

Jaguar prices were around £400 to £500 mark, but using genuine parts means its good for another 10 years

Indy prices will be cheaper, around £300 to £400 mark, but will be with after market parts like gates, which are only good for 6 years

shop around and get prices, but I would try do a deal before you collect the car

cheers

Joe

[GrantG]

Thanks guys, another question... is it okay to charge the battery in situ with a good trickle charger?

Will have to look to see how to turn of the stop/start I guess. 😆

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

YES it fine, can recomend CTEK smart chargers , can be left on all the time, with battery in situ, will keep the battery tip top,

I've got one on my S-type R and never had any faults in over 7 years

just check the battery vent tube is present, should be a vent pipe on the battery that goes out the back of the car, so any gases produced dont build up in the boot, sometimes left off when a new battery is fitted

cheers

Joe