had your cambelt changed ?

[adw555]

Hi,
 
has anyone had the cambelt changed on their mk5 GTI yet ?. Reading the motoring section of the Telegraph today, a reader mentioned his dealer had recommended it be changed at the 40k service.....i've 42k miles on mine ( 3 1/2 years old) and haven't even thought about getting that belt changed yet...

[neg]

I was told it was due at 60k

Only extra at 40k is if you have DSG as that needs changing then.

[bacillus]

I was told it was due at 60k

Only extra at 40k is if you have DSG as that needs changing then.

Do you mean the dsg oil change service?

[neg]

Yep.

Yep, 40k is a big service and DSG oil change where appropriate then 60k is cambelt.

[CHRIS-M07GTI]

Think camshafts are chain driven.

[neg]

Think camshafts are chain driven.

Only on the latest engine which I dont think is in the UK Golf just yet (or maybe just filtering through now)

[gazbutmk5gti]

Negs right only on the latest 2.0Tfsi

[sixpot]

I was also told that the cambelt should be changed at 40k service. Most other cars I've owned have been around the 60k mark?

[neg]

I have had my 40k and nothing was mentioned to me by the dealer - which is why I then enquired and was told 60k.

[RedRobin]

....I think everyone will find that the Handbook says 60k for the cambelt. I'm nudging 52k.