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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Leroy on 30 November 2012, 12:55
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How often peeps? Mate says 5yrs or 60k but i wouldn't trust what he says over you guys???
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60k would be a good time to change.
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Mine was last done 4yrs and 33k ago, so im ok for a bit then?
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Mines done 35,000 and ain't been changed sinse 97 :lipsrsealed:
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When are you going to change yours then Tweed? If the amount of time on the car doesn;t matter are you going to change it after a certain mileage?
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If the 5 years has elapsed, change it.
A belt & tensioner cost a lot less than fixing the damage caused by a snapped belt.
Including:
- new valves
belt & tensioner
new oil
new coolant
head gasket kit
head bolts
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Cambelt should be replaced every 4/5 years regardless of mileage.
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I wont be changing the cambelt of my 405Mi16 which has not moved for 7 years!
But yes if the car is used then 5 years max.
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Even if it hasnt moved the rubber could potentially be perished and weakened with age.
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Even if it hasnt moved the rubber could potentially be perished and weakened with age.
Yes your absolutely right, for example if a brand new tyre is left unused, after a good few years cracks start to appear and it will loose its strength.
Same scenario as a belt. and to be honest, i would not risk it, as my uncle's lexus timing belt snapped and its wrecked the whole engine.
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Not long after I bought the car I bought a cam belt kit (about two years) I just haven't fitted it yet. Should of changed it when I changed my cam shaft, but forgot I had it and the one on it looks fine :grin:
It's also been serviced from vw ever year and they haven't done it.
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Even if it hasnt moved the rubber could potentially be perished and weakened with age.
Yes your absolutely right, for example if a brand new tyre is left unused, after a good few years cracks start to appear and it will loose its strength.
Same scenario as a belt. and to be honest, i would not risk it, as my uncle's lexus timing belt snapped and its wrecked the whole engine.
It will only bend a few valves.
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It will only bend a few valves.
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oh thats ok then!!! :wink:
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Even if it hasnt moved the rubber could potentially be perished and weakened with age.
Yes your absolutely right, for example if a brand new tyre is left unused, after a good few years cracks start to appear and it will loose its strength.
Same scenario as a belt. and to be honest, i would not risk it, as my uncle's lexus timing belt snapped and its wrecked the whole engine.
It will only bend a few valves.
Yes i know it will bend a few valves, But with it being a 24 valve engine, It aint worth it getting it repaired.
And wouldn't it be easier to change the belt or looking for a replacement engine?
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The piston crowns can also get damaged :whistle: :whistle:
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Yes i know it will bend a few valves, But with it being a 24 valve engine, It aint worth it getting it repaired.
And wouldn't it be easier to change the belt or looking for a replacement engine?
ABF is 16V not 24V
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Yes i know it will bend a few valves, But with it being a 24 valve engine, It aint worth it getting it repaired.
And wouldn't it be easier to change the belt or looking for a replacement engine?
ABF is 16V not 24V
I'm talking about a lexus is200