Poly v belt kit

[Kilimanjaro]

Hi Guys,
My car (ASZ engine) is now ten years old though it is on 45K miles. I am thinking I should change the 'alternator drive belt and all that goes with it (i.e. alternator pulley, belt tensioner and vibration damper) Is it too soon? It seems 'gates' do a kit for about £130, has anyone ever used the kit. Can the 'roller' on the tensioner be purchased separately. Any help will be much appreciated, thanks.

 

[90landrover]

I would change the Cam belt, tensioner and vibration damper as well as the alternator belt due to it's age rather than the mileage. I have used "gates" belts on my last two Alhambra - they are a quality item. I would also change the water pump as well (to get to the pump you have to remove the belts so do it at the same time as cam belt).

 

[Kilimanjaro]

Many thanks. I am getting the cam belt changed for the second time due to age, otherwise the current one has done 13K but was last changed in 2011. Thanks for recommending 'gates', I have ordered all the bits (Gates K086DPK1195) for a late 2005 ASZ and will see if I can fit them myself.