Range Rover · L494 · 2013–2022
Range Rover Sport (L494) timing belts
Timing belt kits, tensioners and idlers for belt-driven Land Rover engines such as the 300Tdi and TDV6.
Matching timing belts to a Range Rover Sport (L494)
The Range Rover Sport (L494) (2013–2022) was sold here with 5 different engines. Gearbox: 8-speed automatic. Send the VIN and engine number with your enquiry so the parts team can confirm the correct timing belts before quoting.
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Understanding Range Rover Sport (L494) Timing Belts
A timing belt is a toothed rubber belt that drives the camshafts from the crankshaft. Belts wear with age and heat as well as distance, so they must be replaced on a schedule, together with their tensioner and idler pulleys.
In the Land Rover range, the 300Tdi, the 2.2 Td4 and SD4 diesels in Freelander 2 and early Evoque, and the 2.7 and 3.0 V6 diesels (TDV6 and SDV6) use timing belts. Some engines have more than one belt, for example a separate belt driving the high-pressure fuel pump, so check which belts your engine's service schedule includes.
Further reading
- Timing belt (camshaft) – Wikipedia
How timing belts drive camshafts and why they need scheduled replacement.
Common Questions About Range Rover Sport (L494) timing belts
When should I replace the timing belt on my Land Rover?
Follow the interval in the service schedule for your engine, which is given in both distance and years. If you have just bought a used Land Rover with no proof of a belt change, treat it as due. Towing, heat and dusty conditions are hard on belts, so do not stretch the interval.
What should a Land Rover timing belt kit include?
At minimum, the belt, the tensioner and the idler pulleys. Many owners also replace the water pump at the same time if it is driven by or sits behind the timing belt, along with any seals that are leaking onto the belt.
What happens if the timing belt breaks?
On an interference diesel, a broken belt normally bends valves and can damage pistons and the head, turning a routine service item into a major repair.
Is a timing belt a DIY job on a Land Rover V6 diesel?
It needs engine-specific locking tools and good access, and on some models the front of the vehicle has to be partly dismantled. Unless you have the tools and workshop information, have it done by a workshop that knows these engines.
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Not sure which part fits?
Share your VIN or engine code and the parts team will check the correct part for your Range Rover Sport (L494).