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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Len on 13 March 2015, 14:11

Title: Cam belt/water pump
Post by: Len on 13 March 2015, 14:11

My car has only done 64k but is now 10 years old.

It had a cambelt change 5 years ago on 38k miles

So after five years I think I should get a new cambelt!!
My question is does the water pump need to be done at same time???

Title: Re: Cam belt/water pump
Post by: Rogerhp on 13 March 2015, 14:39

I'm told definitely advisable,mine done last year on the four year option,main dealer changed pump,tension ears. Good luck.

Title: Re: Cam belt/water pump
Post by: th3_f15t on 13 March 2015, 18:11

I didn't when I had mine done 3 years ago but I will on the next change at 120K miles.

Title: Re: Cam belt/water pump
Post by: boneybradley on 13 March 2015, 18:17

It's certainly recommended as the belt drives the water pump and the kit with pump is only £30 more (from me)

(http://www.gatesautocat.com/img/products/5604XS.jpg)

b.t.w timing belt kit is £97 from me or £127 with pump http://oemandmore.co.uk/timing-belt-kit-20fsi---20tsfi-1343-p.asp (http://oemandmore.co.uk/timing-belt-kit-20fsi---20tsfi-1343-p.asp)

Title: Re: Cam belt/water pump
Post by: Nino on 15 March 2015, 18:24

I just got my mk5 gti on 68k it too had a cambelt and tenioners changed at 37k 5 years ago. I just had cambelt, waterpump, tensioners and coolent done at VW £399 all in. :)