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Offline fishfingerface

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Hi all

my 1999 1.8t is on 76k and i though its about time for a cambelt change

i came across this kit

http://www.psituning.com/product.php/19143/ecs_tuning_ultimate_timing_belt_kit___1_8t_150_180_225

For around £174 is this a good idea to buy ...........or can you buy the same kit for less

do you need everything in this kit? / can you get away with anything - Reducing cost


Offline Wayne

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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #1 on: 21 May 2012, 10:58 »
Just get a genuine kit, better in the long run for piece of mind.

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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #2 on: 21 May 2012, 11:08 »
Just get a genuine kit, better in the long run for piece of mind.

+1 genuine parts or equilavent , doesn't have to be from the dealer.
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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #3 on: 21 May 2012, 11:19 »
Is the psi wourth getting...its seems to include everything bar the kitchen sink

ps thanks for you replies Chaps

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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #4 on: 21 May 2012, 12:12 »
That seems pretty cheap for what you are getting.

I'd be worried about quality. Especially on the waterpump and thermostat side of things, I find cheap ones just don't last as long.

Might seem expensive but really isn't.

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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #5 on: 21 May 2012, 13:48 »
Is the psi wourth getting...its seems to include everything bar the kitchen sink

ps thanks for you replies Chaps


Not really, cheap parts could end up costing you more in the long run.

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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #6 on: 21 May 2012, 16:21 »
buy cheap buy twice
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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #7 on: 21 May 2012, 21:53 »
Euro car parts.  About £120 before discount with new tensioner.  Just get a conti-tech belt.

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Offline dan2252

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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #8 on: 21 May 2012, 22:27 »
or a dayco or gates belt which is what vw use, thats all a genuine belt is, you look on a brand new genuine belt you will find it says gates or dayco 99 percent of the time, you just dont get the 2 year parts and labour warranty
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Re: Cambelt kit...cheap version or expensive version
« Reply #9 on: 21 May 2012, 22:46 »
Bit of over kill that kit crank and cam seal, stat housing??
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