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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ginga on 31 March 2013, 13:22

Title: big service
Post by: ginga on 31 March 2013, 13:22

hi all

its that time for major service so im just getting all parts from europarts as they have a sale :smiley:

im confused about cam belt kits and water pump tho, the cam belt kits have chassis number next to them but dont match up with mine so im thinmking of just gettin a belt for now and see what condition the pulleys are like.

water pump two choices electric or mechanical im not sure

i have a ARZ 1.8t any help and advice would be lovely

Title: Re: big service
Post by: Nino on 31 March 2013, 13:27

Honestly I would not use service parts from euro I know it's more expensive but I only use Oem parts from ether VW or TPS.

Usually VW offer a discount if you are buying all your service parts from them. And I know they supply and fit cam belts for about £339 on a golf.

Title: Re: big service
Post by: asboGTI on 31 March 2013, 13:39

Same go VW cause its prevents the old saying "buy cheap buy twice"

Title: Re: big service
Post by: bobbarley on 31 March 2013, 13:48

ECP stock some quality parts, most of the stuff I buy from there is Bosch.  I agree you get what you pay for, so don't buy the cheapest version of a particular part  :grin:

Title: Re: big service
Post by: ginga on 31 March 2013, 15:44

ok so if i get a water pump a bosche electrical is £92 but a kwp which is mechanical is £32 but how will i know what i need untill i take off the old pump

Title: Re: big service
Post by: bobbarley on 31 March 2013, 16:19

No idea.  Waterpump and cam belt is something I always get a garage to do.

Title: Re: big service
Post by: rio_gti on 31 March 2013, 16:23

Haven't heard of an electric water pump  :undecided:

Title: Re: big service
Post by: navmk4gti on 31 March 2013, 16:37

As said get oem parts mate. Belt and waterpump is not something you want going just because you saved few quid :wink:

I use eurocarparts too. Good stuff but when comes to engine parts cant get better then dealer stuff

Title: Re: big service
Post by: james2 on 31 March 2013, 20:25

i always by cheap. Ford wanted £70 for a dipstick ebay £7 on a old mk2 fiesta  :shocked: i thought he said £7 lol .Iv never been to vw for parts so i can not say.

Title: Re: big service
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 March 2013, 21:36

Most of my service bits come from VWSpeed and are Febi Bilstein

Title: Re: big service
Post by: Immortal on 01 April 2013, 04:08

Quote from: Wazzzer on 31 March 2013, 21:36

Most of my service bits come from VWSpeed and are Febi Bilstein

I thought vwspeed was dead  :huh:

Title: Re: big service
Post by: turbokid23 on 01 April 2013, 08:36

Mate I had mine done last week with new thermostats can belt water pump, oil filter fuel filter, a a grad total of £78.23 and £150 to fit it all, and my parts was from gsf