Cambelt due

[mrapoc]

Hey all

The cambelt is due on my 115 AJM. Its done 40k miles but nearly 4 years.

Now, whats the best way to do this? I heard TPS is quite a lot and doesn't include some hydraulic tensioner?

Definately want genuine dont i? Also would a kit for a 1.6 golf be any good?

Ball park figure to expect to pay for parts and fitting (genuine?)

cheers

[Granta Gti]

Where abouts are you mate? Don't forget to do the water pump too

[AD1.8T]

I recently had my aum done all genuine parts water pump and coolant tank for 308 at a vw specialist that was actually the cheapest i got aswell which i was shocked with !

[mrapoc]

Well, Ludlow/Shrewsbury/Stafford really lol

[andybod]

buy the parts direct from eurocar parts forum sponsor so you should get some discount and get a garage or somebody in the know to fit you do not need to buy genuine but do buy a full kit and waterpump

[mrapoc]

So no bad experiences from using non-genuine?

[Golf_GT_TDI]

Well, Ludlow/Shrewsbury/Stafford really lol

Not that far from me, I'm about 24miles West of Shrewsbury, pop in TPS Shrewsbury mate they will have the cambelt kit and waterpump in stock, might do bit of discount for you too 

[Golf_GT_TDI]

So no bad experiences from using non-genuine?

2 years warranty on VW parts afaik? I would only use genuine on parts like that, prices vs TPS aren't saving that much if not other way round

[mrapoc]

Yeh I usually do buy from TPS. Got a trade account via a mate too.

discount?! how  they are pretty good guys in there mind you - just need to find a decent garage in the area - my uncle got his done in ludlow (corve bridge) for £320 inc genuine parts and felt they were competent

[mrapoc]

Any idea what a hydraulic dampener is? Is additional to the kit but worth doing?

As it stands, with this dampener i can get it done for £300 inc fitting