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Spot on and thank you for taking the time to post that Autodata information. Internet warrior you are indeed! Thank you

Hi Chaser thanks for this. I'm worried about the cause because if the bolt had of lasted another 2 minutes, I would have been on the motorway, with an out of control car and a baby in the back. With the previous repair taking 3 weeks and after getting so much hassle from them over courtesy...

Thanks Ming So I guess my question is, when replacing a timing belt do Landrover recommend changing the tension assembly / the bolts at the same time? Sorry for my ignorance - I appreciate your assistance

Thanks Hippo. I'm not sure yet - they're going to strip it tomorrow. AA guy said it sounded like the valves would be bent etc. under warranty so not too fussed about cost etc - just inconvenience (especially xmas week) and the fact that if it had happened 2 mins later, I would have been on...

thanks Hippo - so what would your opinion be?

Lol Ming. Ok - according to the insurance database, the car is: LANDROVER FREELANDER SE 2005 1796cc Five Door Estate Manual Petrol

Thanks for all the quick responses. I'm not sure what engine the car has - sorry The first repair took over 3 weeks and had lots of issues with courtesy car / warranty and I am in the process of lodging a complaint over that. So really I'm here tonight to try and gain some background...

Hello Hope I've put this in the right place and I hope some of you Landrover enthusiasts know the answer. Freelander (2003 I think) went into the garage to have its head cylinder gaskit replaced. While it was in, they recommended changing the timing belt and drive belt (they said the...