Cam belt

[Ben_1uk]

I've read somewhere that the cambelt should be changed at 60k miles, or after 4 years - which ever comes first. The car is a 53 plate and has done just shy of 39k miles. I've checked the cars service history and it doesn't appear to have had the belt replaced

Surely, the belt should've been changed during it's last service at 30k in February?!?!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[the_stink]

mate in in the same situation,

just coming up to 40k and its a 02' really need to get it done soon, think i got quoted £250 inc labour

is it cheaper to buy the parts and then get fitted or will it not make much differnence?

[Ben_1uk]

is it cheaper to buy the parts and then get fitted or will it not make much differnence?

I'm not sure mate but I've got a friend who works at Audi who will do it as a foreigner anyway

[topher]

its normally just an inspection to make sure the belt hasn't perished with age.. the tensioner and pulley -should- be good for 60,000+ miles regardless of age.

[Ben_1uk]

its normally just an inspection to make sure the belt hasn't perished with age.. the tensioner and pulley -should- be good for 60,000+ miles regardless of age.

So as long as the belt is in good condition, there's no need to have it changed just yet then?

[topher]

As with all things, there are no 100% guarantees.. but I kept an eye on mine and had it changed at 7 yrs / 85k miles

[the_stink]

actually saying that my mate know a kiddy in his road who works at teh VW/audi garage as a mechanic might ask him  

[Ben_1uk]

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As with all things, there are no 100% guarantees.. but I kept an eye on mine and had it changed at 7 yrs / 85k miles
No urgent rush then

I'll get it checked out when it's next service is due (in around about 800 miles time).

[dai-cymru]

As with all things, there are no 100% guarantees.. but I kept an eye on mine and had it changed at 7 yrs / 85k miles

ha ha i got 106k and 7 years old and mine hasnt been done (it' so going to snap now i have said that)

[the_stink]

As with all things, there are no 100% guarantees.. but I kept an eye on mine and had it changed at 7 yrs / 85k miles

ha ha i got 106k and 7 years old and mine hasnt been done (it' so going to snap now i have said that)

lol, well i guess what VW say is advisory to change at either the mileage or age, down to you to do it when you feel it needs to be done, but better safe than sorry