Do I need to have cam chain & tensioner done same time as cam belt?

[Craigh1983]

Hi guys,

My GTi is due for a cam belt and water pump change and I wondered if it was essential to get the chain and tensioners done at the same time?

To be honest the car has a long list of problems and it's time I was getting a new one however I can't afford it at the minute due to saving for a house. So I am trying to just get as much time as I can out of this car.

Thanks
Craigh

[bobby_fodge]

No, you can do the cambelt and waterpum on their own and get the chain done another time.

[Craigh1983]

Oh that's good to know. I did call Volkswagen and they said they won't do the cam belt and water pump without doing the chain and tensioner and the whole thing would cost £600!

[Lucky ducky]

I'd take em up on that one.. Just my view

[GTI DAZ]

the belt and water pump alone will set you back £450 at a garage, tensioner and chain aswell could easily be £300+ more. where was it? i want to take up that offer sounds like a bargain for a mean dealer too

[Craigh1983]

Well at AKS tuning they do the cambelt and water pump including VAT and labour for £379. That's also genuine parts. I want to go for that but I'm struggling to get booked in because of work commitments and also they are very busy. But it is a good price!

[Lucky ducky]

Sounds like they made a mistake... Grab it by both hands mate