cambelt change

[mossy1969]

hi there could any of you out there tell me when the cambelt ie timing belt be changed is it on mileage or time ,ive paid a deposit on one but have not got the manual for any information as its in the car,,,many thanks

[lowdown]

4 years or 40,000 miles.  Just had mine done about £450

The service tech said it tends to be the tensioners (changed at same time) that fail rather than the belt itself.

[winrya]

if you're anywhere near stafford or stoke audi, they are doing the change for £275 all in

[ifti]

4 years or 40,000 miles.  Just had mine done about £450

The service tech said it tends to be the tensioners (changed at same time) that fail rather than the belt itself.

I thought it was 4 years or 60k miles?

[winrya]

4 years or 40,000 miles.  Just had mine done about £450

The service tech said it tends to be the tensioners (changed at same time) that fail rather than the belt itself.

I thought it was 4 years or 60k miles?

5 years and 60k in my area lol

[TagnuT]

4 years or 40,000 miles.  Just had mine done about £450

The service tech said it tends to be the tensioners (changed at same time) that fail rather than the belt itself.

I thought it was 4 years or 60k miles?

I was told 4 years or 60k too.

[TagnuT]

I had my cambelt & water pump changed a few months ago. The car is only just 3 years old and has less than 30,000 mile under its belt.
Had a discussion with the service guy and a VW technician about when it should be done next. Their answer was in 1 year !!! at 4 years old.
"Ye, but its only just been done......!" I said that was crazy Is there a shorter interval after the cambelt has been changed?

[Coolhandluke]

There is no mention of having the cambelt changed at 40,000 miles in the service schedule handbook.
It says 120,000 and only recomends the DSG gearbox oil being changed at 40,000.

[lowdown]

With such large discrepancies on this item "someone" (any volunteers?) needs to speak with VAG UK and get an official answer.

Oh well, I suppose I will...watch this space

I've just emailed them

[Gene Hunt.]

4 years or 60,000. Mine was done late last year.