Does the Timing Belt need changed at 60k or 100k miles?

[Homer]

Hi folks,

I was looking at my service book the other day and it says that at 60k miles the timing belt should be checked and it should be changed at 100k miles. However, I notice some of the people on the forum have said it should be changed at 60k miles regardless.

What’s the overall consensus on this?

Also the car is going in for a 60k service next week to a private garage- any advice on what I should definitely request to be done? Thanks.

[81lly]

It's 4 years or 60k miles,whichever comes first

[Marshall]

VW now have the timing belt change set at 60k or 4 years whichever comes first although my Seat book says replace at 115k.
If your car is going in for it's 60k I'd advise getting the timing belt kit and water pump changed with genuine parts which will also include an antifreeze change.

[homesqueeze]

As above. It needs doing after 4 years regardless of the mileage. Do it for peace of mind, a cambelt change is a lot cheaper than a new engine!

[Rachael]

Just had mine done. The old cambelt didn't have a mark on it!!

However, for peace of mind, I'd get it done 

[kbish73]

Had mine done at 35k 4yrs ! Much cheaper than major repairs

[awg1705]

i had mine replaced at 40,000 miles (2 1/2 years old) when i was getting the water pump replaced within warranty. however the car is coming up for 5 now and i have been advised it should be replaced at 120,000 ie the belt should be replaced every 80,000 miles. i have currently done 97,500 should i get in to have it replaced sooner than 120,000?

cheers

[Gazza747]

i had mine replaced at 40,000 miles (2 1/2 years old) when i was getting the water pump replaced within warranty. however the car is coming up for 5 now and i have been advised it should be replaced at 120,000 ie the belt should be replaced every 80,000 miles. i have currently done 97,500 should i get in to have it replaced sooner than 120,000?

cheers

I would suggest getting it done now if you are coming up to 60K on the current belt.

[synchronize]

i had mine replaced at 40,000 miles (2 1/2 years old) when i was getting the water pump replaced within warranty. however the car is coming up for 5 now and i have been advised it should be replaced at 120,000 ie the belt should be replaced every 80,000 miles. i have currently done 97,500 should i get in to have it replaced sooner than 120,000?

cheers

I would suggest getting it done now if you are coming up to 60K on the current belt.

Agreed. Had mine done at 4 years. VW quoted me near on £800 for belt and water pump until I reminded them of their 'fixed' price servicing pages on t'internet! Soon came down to £419. Cheeky b******s.

[Beattie]

I'm on 81000 now and mines hasn't been replaced as yet but getting remapped on sat its getting done 2 weeks from now

[hunter]

defo 4 years or 60k mate

[kev-m-]

Bham VW told me every 4 years / 40k miles.

[woky]

i was told by a vw mechanic and it says in the handbook, change at 115,000 miles or 6 years, and he,s quoted me £200 for the kit. its an 06 gti.

[MC71]

^^^^ It's 4 years or 60k, end off. Look through "Search", plenty of threads saying the same.

Can't believe some muptard said 115,000 miles or 6 years, complete bo**ocks! If your car is a 6 years old GTI and has not had a cambelt and Waterpump change then get it done ASAP. Tis your car, tis your risk but not one I would take for the sake of £400, maybe cheaper from an Indy.

 

[richtung]

I'm on 81000 now and mines hasn't been replaced as yet but getting remapped on sat its getting done 2 weeks from now

I think getting the cambelt and water pump changed might be more of a priority?

i was told by a vw mechanic and it says in the handbook, change at 115,000 miles or 6 years, and he,s quoted me £200 for the kit. its an 06 gti.

when were you told this? If its recent, the mechanic is chatting crap. As already mentioned, its 40k/6 years, whichever comes first. If you still have doubts, ring VW uk?

Rich