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Offline 8v nutter

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CAM BELT WHEN TO CHANGE
« on: 25 May 2005, 18:28 »
Hello.

Does any one know when then cam belt needs changing on a mk3 golf gti is there a service timed in for this. Mine has done 56k was just wondering if the 60k service the cam belt will need changing. I guess it depeends on the car mine has full service history but the cam haisent been changed up till know boring question but would like to know.  MANY THANKS. 
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Offline jte

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Re: CAM BELT WHEN TO CHANGE
« Reply #1 on: 26 May 2005, 10:02 »
The original interval on mk3s was 80,000 miles.  VW now recommend 60,000 miles.

I would have the belt and tensioner changed before too long, mainly for peace of mind.

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Offline monkeyalan

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Re: CAM BELT WHEN TO CHANGE
« Reply #2 on: 26 May 2005, 18:47 »
as jte says. plus 60k is a big service aswell. Mine was £400 all in.
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