Author Topic: When does timing belt need to be changed (Read 1440 times)

jaylufc17 · « **on:** August 24, 2017, 06:26:54 pm »

checked today and my last timing belt kit & water pump according to book was feb-12 55k...

now on 98/99k... full service is due in december so was thinking to get this done together

anyone know exact timeframe/mileage these should be changed at...?

Eighteen88 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2017, 07:12:55 pm »

I'd be getting it done know and not waiting till Dec, sure it's about every 40k it should be done.

AJP · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2017, 10:32:40 pm »

You'll hear different things from different people, but I'm sure 'every 4 years' is a common theme, mileage aside. Get it done. Water pump with every change.

Juliand · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2017, 11:07:18 pm »

40k or 4 years isn't it? Whichever comes first!

lukemk5gti · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2017, 08:08:04 am »

Famous last words but "I'd hold off"

If you're getting a full service in Decemeber I'd get the belt and pump done alongside. My reasoning for this is that they'll usually give you a discount if you're getting a bit of work done.

You're slighlty over the due date on the timing belt but what's 2 or 3 months

Disclaimer - I am not responsible if your belt snaps

colesey · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2017, 04:24:30 pm »

Quote from: Juliand on August 24, 2017, 11:07:18 pm

40k or 4 years isn't it? Whichever comes first!

Iirc Audi quote 5 years on same engine

andy7ven · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2017, 04:39:49 pm »

Had mine done in 2009, 2013, 2017 on a 05 plate car... It's only done just under 66k miles!!!

Stevie1982 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2017, 06:34:15 pm »

Quote from: Juliand on August 24, 2017, 11:07:18 pm

40k or 4 years isn't it? Whichever comes first!

This is what vw told me on the phone when I was booking a main service and enquired about the cambelt

jaylufc17 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:31:16 pm »

thanks all its booked in back end of september!

@lukemk5gti tempting lol but cba for the hassle if it were to snap... suppose better to be safe than sorry

jl1 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 29, 2017, 01:10:58 pm »

My last gti was 7 years between changes and i hadn't copped it.
Got it done and the water pump was partially seized i was very lucky.
I would get it done now if i were you.

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