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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: DON_GEOVANI on 16 October 2010, 10:08

Title: Pd130 cambelt check?
Post by: DON_GEOVANI on 16 October 2010, 10:08
Ust purchased myself a lovely pd130 with 62000 inn it (02 plate) .the previous owner said it had just had a full service and cambelt (there is a stamp in the book) but there wasn't a reciept to prove it for definite.he did seem a really nice lad and genuine when he said he'd done it but is there a visual check I can make?
Thanks dudes
Title: Re: Pd130 cambelt check?
Post by: tech1889 on 16 October 2010, 16:00
yes just look at the cambelt and see the condition of it if its new it will be clean and have its VW markings etc on it.. if its old it will develop veins (splits in the rubber) and be much duller..
Title: Re: Pd130 cambelt check?
Post by: DON_GEOVANI on 18 October 2010, 12:33
i cant really tell to be honest, the guy i bought it off said it had a 'full service' before he sold it to me, is it worth ringing the garage that put the stamp in the service book? will they be allowed to send through the receipts and stuff?
Title: Re: Pd130 cambelt check?
Post by: Kerrse on 18 October 2010, 13:50
Quote from: DON_GEOVANI on 18 October 2010, 12:33
i cant really tell to be honest, the guy i bought it off said it had a 'full service' before he sold it to me, is it worth ringing the garage that put the stamp in the service book? will they be allowed to send through the receipts and stuff?

depends if it went through the books..i get my car serviced at VW but i pay cash so only get the invoice for parts. There should be a receipt if he bought the cam belt kit though i would be doubtful with no receipt at all.

Get a mechanic to look they will be able to tell you if it's a new cam belt.
Title: Re: Pd130 cambelt check?
Post by: DON_GEOVANI on 20 January 2011, 12:42
couldn't get in touch with the previous garage to ask if it had been changed. is the interval 60k miles/4 years...? if mines an 02 plate and its only just on 62k so its 8 years old shud that imply it will have been done earlier anyway? im clutching at straws cos i dont want to change it if i dont have to lol

mechanic i showed it to said he was fairly happy with the state of it but i just dont like not knowing for definite you kno what i mean!
Title: Re: Pd130 cambelt check?
Post by: DON_GEOVANI on 22 January 2011, 14:34
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/don_geovani/SAM_0959.jpg)

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(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/don_geovani/SAM_0945.jpg)

doesnt look new does it?