I have a 2010 Jaguar XKR 5.0 and the timing belt is worn (Amber warning light and reduced performance shown on dash) Audible rattling heard and garage have confirm this is the issue.

I can source an aftermarket kit for £300. Jaguar will charge me £1700 for the kit plus £220 per hour. The job itself is estimated at around 15/16 hours.

I'm looked in the northeast of UK and can't find anyone willing to take on this work other than Jaguar.

Can anyone recommend any garage anywhere in UK that I could contact to try and arrange this work. I don't mind getting a tow to get the car there as it will be less expensive in the long run.

Any help on finding someone that can do this work very very very greatly appreciated !

Many thanks,
Adam

 

Adam I would never go a aftermarket kit on these what so ever you are going to get slight difference in the angle of the guides and personally I would not be confident enough at the strength of chains .

Most of your seals provided like crank seal and rear main seal will definitely not be up to the standard of a original item and you'll most likely need to change them out after 6 -12 months for OEM seals anyway

If something does give your going to be up for more then another chain replacement it might cost you 1500-2000 in parts initially but you'll be able to sleep at night not worrying when it might go again.

My suggestions is locate a Indie that can do the job and have him use genuine tensioners, guides, chains and seals

 

That’s great info Steve, thank you.

I can source a Jaguar kit no problem but I’m really needing someone that can do the work more than anything.

you mention “find an indie”. I presume that means “independent mechanic” ?. I just don’t know where to find one. Anybody that you have contact details of ? The closer to Newcastle the better but right now, I’d tow the car anywhere to someone who’s willing. So far, every garage I’ve contacted has said they wouldn’t feel comfortable doing the work.

 

Give Tom Lenthall a call or Graham from badcat

 

Chris Isle at The Jaguar Specialist in Doncaster will definitely be able to sort it, highly respected and has done loads of these.