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Offline ub7rm

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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #120 on: 10 April 2009, 13:41 »
I'll keep this short and....

I don't for a minute think that they are maintenance free.  No issue there.  In fact I have been making enquiries about getting it changed on back of this whole story.

My issue is simply that we were / are being misled.

Either initially with the 120k claim or now.  Given the length of time VW have been making cars, I'm sure they have a pretty good idea of what a reasonable period is for changing a cambelt.  I'm sure its not 120k miles but on the other hand I think 4 years is a 'little' bit early.  60k / 5 years is IMO about right.  So certainly the situation has improved.

I didn't make this clear perhaps but I have spoken to VW UK who confirmed that it was a decision taken independantly by VW UK.  Previously I invited you to call them - this was so you would have independant verification of this.  

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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #121 on: 10 April 2009, 14:56 »
:laugh:  So moral is JFDI at 4 years or earlier in the unlikely event of you having clocked up 120k miles.

I for one am not going to play Russian roulette with the engine and will get it booked in, 34.5k miles and 3 years six months.
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #122 on: 10 April 2009, 15:14 »
I also wouldn't bother taking it to VW either. Getting mine done by my (now new friend lol) local VAG specialist place for a million miles less than VW.
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #123 on: 28 April 2009, 19:28 »
So, when do you get the cambelt changed then?  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #124 on: 28 April 2009, 19:44 »
To conclude get it changed when you want.

VW Recommend at 60k OR 4 years (which ever comes sooner) despite the fact that it used to be longer and they changed their minds at a later date.
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #125 on: 28 April 2009, 20:05 »
Quote from: AlanD on 28 April 2009, 19:44

To conclude get it changed when you want.

VW Recommend at 60k OR 4 years (which ever comes sooner) despite the fact that it used to be longer and they changed their minds at a later date.


....In my opinion, this is bad advice.

Whether you think you know better than VW or not, it would be foolish not to heed their advice.
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #126 on: 28 April 2009, 20:20 »
You make a point, it would be wise to replace it the recommended intervals.

There just was some confusion as to why VW decided to change their mind on the intervals, it seems awfully convenient financially for them that we all pay and get it replaced sooner and more often (which is why mine isn't going to VW to be replaced). But what can you do, you cant gamble with your car :(
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #127 on: 28 April 2009, 20:44 »
^^^^
Agreed - It's simply not worth gambling with our cars :afro:
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #128 on: 28 April 2009, 21:15 »
I agree with Robin.

It becomes even more important to stick to a correct servicing regime when you do a remap etc. If not even shortening the servicing frequency. :smiley:
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Re: MK5 GTI - Cambelt
« Reply #129 on: 28 April 2009, 21:20 »
I'm planning on getting mine remapped soonish, but a cambelt will definitely be done first (current its on 56k miles)
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