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Offline Jumbojim

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When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
« on: 21 April 2013, 10:43 »
2008 GTI 2.0ltr. Turbo

The Bentley Manual says that the timing belt should be changed depending on condition between 80,000 and 120,000 miles.
Do you guys agree with that?
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
« Reply #1 on: 21 April 2013, 11:52 »
Hell no!!

Im sure its 60,000 miles or 5 years. Either way do not let it get to 80,000!!

Change the water pump at the same time too  :wink:
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Offline redgem

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Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2013, 21:39 »
40,000 miles or 4 years which ever comes first.
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Offline dTEA

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Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
« Reply #3 on: 24 August 2013, 01:52 »
Pretty sure the 40,000 got lift to 60,000 as Rhyso says, but if you are anywhere near 70,000 do it asap
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Offline Wayne

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Re: When do you recommend changing the Cam Belt?
« Reply #4 on: 28 August 2013, 21:23 »
Get it replaced ASAP around 60k it is due to be changed.
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