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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Jumbojim on 21 April 2013, 10:43

Title: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
Post by: Jumbojim on 21 April 2013, 10:43

2008 GTI 2.0ltr. Turbo

The Bentley Manual says that the timing belt should be changed depending on condition between 80,000 and 120,000 miles.
Do you guys agree with that?

Title: Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
Post by: Rhyso on 21 April 2013, 11:52

Hell no!!

Im sure its 60,000 miles or 5 years. Either way do not let it get to 80,000!!

Change the water pump at the same time too  :wink:

Title: Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
Post by: redgem on 13 August 2013, 21:39

40,000 miles or 4 years which ever comes first.

Title: Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
Post by: dTEA on 24 August 2013, 01:52

Pretty sure the 40,000 got lift to 60,000 as Rhyso says, but if you are anywhere near 70,000 do it asap

Title: Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2013, 21:23

Get it replaced ASAP around 60k it is due to be changed.