NBR Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) How often does it need changing please peeps?CheersNeil Edited April 10, 2006 by NBR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I wish the 3 letter word search worked style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />There is no time scale on when it should be changed.The belt should be checked regularly, (ie. every service) and replaced when theres the slightest sign of wear.There is a limit on the maximum time before changing, which I forget if its 50 or 60'000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Pretty sure it's 60K.(I hope it's 60K... infact I pray it's 60K...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 The VW garage i just spoke to advised that it was 40k or 4 years... i just wanted a second opinion. Anyway can't avoid it... needs doing. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) ALL VW cambelts and tensioners are now 4 years regardless of mileage! this is especially important with the 16v design engines that use plastic tensioners! Edited April 10, 2006 by lupogtiboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 ermm... shouldn't my garage have mentioned this when it was serviced a month or so ago? (50K) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 How much are we looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Wayside VW Quoted £340 including water pump... But can be got cheaper from VW specialists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) Its been reduced down to 4 years / 40k now. Was changed a few months back.But like Andi said, it should be checked every year.My cambelt change & 50k service cost me £385 in total. Edited April 10, 2006 by nickilupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub-love Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just parts cost me just over £100 with water pump! i should start selling a cambelt kit! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Oh well... it won't cause any damage unless it breaks.As mine's under warranty and I've not been told it needs changing by VW, I'm leaving it for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Oh well... it won't cause any damage unless it breaks.Or slips.How is your car *still* under warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 John bought the extended warranty style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMon Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Cam belt isn't covered under warranty though is it? I'd be very surprised if it is TBH, though the chances of it going must be fairly slim.My cam belt & service was around £400 from the local VAG specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelo77 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Im having my cambelt changed next week, is it worth changing the water pump at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 Lupo Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Yes, as its extra labour costs if the pump needs changing afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 My local VW specialist saw 3 Lupos in 2 years (all 1.4's) with mashed engines thanks to VWs helpful and clear policy on this.Change them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i just paid £70 for cambelt change and major service which included 2 belts, tensioners, and waterpump style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavs_arosa16v Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Damm, should really get mine changed. Been putting it off, as an excuse to get a bigger engine when it goes style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i just paid £70 for cambelt change and major service which included 2 belts, tensioners, and waterpump style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />where, how, tell meee lol style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Alfie style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":twisted:" border="0" alt="twisted.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 where, how, tell meee lol style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Alfie style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":twisted:" border="0" alt="twisted.gif" />pm on its way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_gaz Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 pm on its way.i want to know too.. mines due for changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 unless u are from london then the place i use is no use to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Cam belt isn't covered under warranty though is it? I'd be very surprised if it is TBH, though the chances of it going must be fairly slim.My cam belt & service was around £400 from the local VAG specialist.Cam belt and tensioner are *definitely* covered. I made sure of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) We're booking Jens GTi for a service in a couple of weeks and will be having the cambelt done at the same time. Is the water pump change based on mileage or age of the car? its on 33k and is a Sep 2001 car so now due for the cambelt.how much extra are we looking at for the waterpump to be done too? Edited April 20, 2006 by syphon123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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