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Title: Newbee - Timing Belt/Chain advice appreciated...
Post by: Patcharoonie on 02 August 2012, 23:13

Hi guys,

my 2007 GTI Edition 30 just had a major service at 29k.  VW garage say I should changed the timing belt (or chain) as it's past the 4 year period, not the 40k mark though.  I'm cool with that but the guy made me worry it might break soon if I continue driving it.  I'm due to do a 500 mile round trip this weekend and am now worried in case it fails.  Is this just BS from VW to get the car in asap or could I survive running it another 1,000 miles or so?

Appreciate your thoughts guys.

Title: Re: Newbee - Timing Belt/Chain advice appreciated...
Post by: barrym381 on 02 August 2012, 23:23

he is right its past the time but not the mileage,,,if it was my car i would have it done asap  :smiley:

Title: Re: Newbee - Timing Belt/Chain advice appreciated...
Post by: Patcharoonie on 03 August 2012, 10:09

Cheers for the response, much appreciated.

Title: Re: Newbee - Timing Belt/Chain advice appreciated...
Post by: Wayne on 03 August 2012, 13:45

It is overdue so needs replacing asap.