Audi cambelt change

When should I replace my cam belt? Alternatively, your handbook should tell you the suggested mileage from the manufacturer that you should change your cambelt. Also, if you are unsure about whether or not it is time to. We use cookies to improve your experience.

By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies as described i. Have this service done by us and we’ll also cover your car’s future with a free MOT every year for life.

The vehicle handbook will specify the change frequency, and a decent garage should let you know if a cambelt change is due when your car’s serviced. Manufacturer’s intervals should be treated as the absolute maximum, as failure of the cambelt can cause serious mechanical damage.

During a cambelt change we strip down the relevant components of the engine and renew the belt and cambelt tensioner. Then we reassemble the engine and road-test your vehicle before recording it in your service book. Our trained technicians will visually inspect the.

Pay the same price with us. This garage really went the extra mile, and then even further, to help us. They also showed us photo.

As a general rule, I recommend changing the cam belt, tensioner and water pump every five years or 50miles (whichever comes first). Hi, thanks for all your comments, much appreciated. I work for a parts distribution company and can buy both for £102.

I have been given a price for labour of £100. Audi Service Price Match. You should get cam belt and water pump change for less than £4inc labour. I paid £3a year or so back.

Service book says cambelt due at 133k miles with no time limit. Just been in for service and dealer says is due now. Current mileage is 74k.

Cambelt Change from £4Free MOTs for life with a cam belt change. Cam belt change – From £595. Recommended interval: every years.

Made from a rubber based compound that deteriorates with time, it should be checked and replaced every five years or as per the. The cambelt is one of the hardest working components in an engine.

You can book online and the mobile mechanics on our network will come and do the work on your doorstep, one way to make your life a little easier! In this year range only the 2.

Naturally, all work is done by VAG-trained technicians, using VAG-approved equipment and genuine VAG parts. And as we keep saying, our labour rates are usually much lower than main dealers. Volkswagen Automotive Group recommend.

In when booking the service I enquired whether the timing belt needed replacing as it was five years old (35k). The dealer advised that the Mkhad a cam chain not a belt and that they did not need changing. Can you clarify this for me?

The cam belt kit was about £1plus about £for water pump. I stripped the front of the car and his mechanics fitted the new belt. I also did front and rear pads while there and had change from £3including the brake pads. He only charged about £for use of ramp and his guy to fit belt.

Main question being, is the 3. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain. Yep the £4sounds a lot better than £1.