TDI with 60on the clock? As a general rule, I recommend changing the cam belt, tensioner and water pump every five years or 50miles (whichever comes first). When to change cambelt in Volkswagen? What is cambelt change intervals?
How often should I Change my cambelt?
Not cheap but comes with a 2yr parts and labour warranty, is one heck of job to do thyslef even with the right tools and prob good for the peace of mind value. Furthermore, later VAG vehicles are recorded in the service books as requiring a belt change at 110miles! It should not be passed to third parties. Golf GTE, Passat GTE, Phaeton, Touareg.
One of the advisories on the Inspection form from the Main Dealer (on the printed form they spell brake - break, fills you with confidence!) is a cam belt change for which they want the princely. How much does a cambelt change cost ? Cambelt with Water Pump also excludes all up!
The bill for changing a cambelt can vary from around £2to over £0depending on the make of car and who does the work.
It’s also one of those jobs where, while the part itself may not be hugely expensive, it’s often the labour that can bump up the bill. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar. TDI DSG Golf has done just over 60k miles. When should the cambelt be changed and what is a reaonable price for doing this job(I will not be using a main dealer).
Thanks for your help. No cam belt change at the last service. VW Golf change interval is 70miles for 1. VW Passat change interval is 90miles for (US) Bchassis. L Turbo FSI models is 90miles.
Lots of problems with the 1. Look for something else. A mile journey in any diesel should be ok,as long as you are not standing still in traffic. VW advise years but this does not apply to high mileage vehicles, can anyone link to the mileage change interval?
Surrey) The other in South West London said years and 50miles. The cambelt is one of the hardest working parts of your engine, changing it will minimise the risk of major engine damage.
The timing belt connects the engines crankshaft with the camshaft. While there are very specific procedures you need to perform to eliminate the possibility of damaging the engine it is still a DIY project if you take your time and pay attention to the details.
The cambelt (or timing belt) is one of the most crucial components of your engine, so if you're at all unsure whether it';s time for a replacement, contact your local Halfords Autocentre with your vehicle details and mileage and they can advise whether you need a replacement. Check what the recommendations are for cambelt replacement in a German VW manual. Volkswagen recommends changing your timing belt every 100miles.
VW UK have recommendations of about half what the rest of the world says, and most other countries don’t have a. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. It seems difficult to find any concrete evidence on what exactly should be included at each service interval, and even harder to find consistent cambelt advice (or does it even have a chain?). VW Beetle change interval is 80miles for TDI BEW.
It's suggested you can do upto 120k, but i'm not sure i'd be wanting to risk that on what is a perishable item, especially if you're the sort of driver thatto wring its neck. L TDI BRM models is 80miles.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.