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Offline Tarmac_Terrorist

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Cam belt replacement cost
« on: August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm »
I've tried searching but can't find specifically what i'm looking for...

I understand that the cam belt requires replacement at either 4 years old or 40k miles.
My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles so I guess I will fall into the 4 years old replacement criteria.
Has anyone had this done and what was the cost? I will be using a VW dealer. Is is an engine out job?

Thanks in advance  :smiley:
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2009, 10:16:31 pm »
slightly different car as mine is a tdi-i got mine changed at 34000 miles as it was 4 years old..mine cost £350 with tensions all in incl vat..the cambelt is changed with the engine in situ
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2009, 10:38:08 pm »
The service schedule should be in your VW wallet :happy2:

In the longlife service schedule booklet it says that the cambelt should be checked at 60k miles for 4 cylinder engines without a prescribed change interval. It then goes on to say that at 120k miles the camshaft drive belt should be replaced for 2.0ltr 110kw & 147kw TFSI models only. I started off on the longlife service regime, but changed it to a T&D regime, so don't have anything on a given length of time for the belt to be changed. Don't know what it would be for a diesel either!

Interesting thought though, I'm having my engine replaced for one that is 20 months newer, so would I adjust the service regime to suit? :confused:
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2009, 10:38:18 pm »
My supplying dealer charges £299 for cambelt changes.  I'm going to get mine done at a specialist, they'll look after it better and charge less.
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2009, 01:41:55 pm »
Is is recommended to have a new water pump stuck on at the same time? I'm guessing that will be a further £160 or so
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2009, 02:34:03 pm »
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 12, 2009, 01:41:55 pm

Is is recommended to have a new water pump stuck on at the same time? I'm guessing that will be a further £160 or so


....Also recommended to have a new fuel filter too. And make sure the whole cambelt kit is renewed, not just the belt - Most dealers are aware and do this.

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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2009, 02:50:20 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on August 11, 2009, 10:38:08 pm
Interesting thought though, I'm having my engine replaced for one that is 20 months newer, so would I adjust the service regime to suit? :confused:

It mentions that this is for the 147KW engine. Since when has yours ever produced such a tiny amount of power.  :wink:
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2009, 03:02:57 pm »
Quote from: Hedge on August 12, 2009, 02:50:20 pm
Quote from: Hurdy on August 11, 2009, 10:38:08 pm
Interesting thought though, I'm having my engine replaced for one that is 20 months newer, so would I adjust the service regime to suit? :confused:

It mentions that this is for the 147KW engine. Since when has yours ever produced such a tiny amount of power.  :wink:

Yeah, but there is no mention at all in the booklet for anything else :laugh:
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2009, 05:34:03 pm »
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm

My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles

You need to drive you car more often :surprised:
 
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2009, 06:59:05 pm »
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on August 12, 2009, 05:34:03 pm
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm

My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles

You need to drive you car more often :surprised:
 
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He spends most of his time detailing that car...    :smiley:
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2009, 07:13:58 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on August 12, 2009, 06:59:05 pm
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on August 12, 2009, 05:34:03 pm
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm

My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles

You need to drive you car more often :surprised:
 
:happy2:

He spends most of his time detailing that car...    :smiley:


....Plus it's not his daily ride.
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2009, 10:05:05 pm »
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on August 12, 2009, 05:34:03 pm
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm

My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles

You need to drive you car more often :surprised:
 
:happy2:

Quote from: bacillus on August 12, 2009, 06:59:05 pm
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on August 12, 2009, 05:34:03 pm
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm

My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles

You need to drive you car more often :surprised:
 
:happy2:

He spends most of his time detailing that car...    :smiley:

Quote from: RedRobin on August 12, 2009, 07:13:58 pm
Quote from: bacillus on August 12, 2009, 06:59:05 pm
Quote from: Phil Mcavity on August 12, 2009, 05:34:03 pm
Quote from: Tarmac_Terrorist on August 11, 2009, 10:09:41 pm

My car is now over 3 years old and done almost 7000 miles

You need to drive you car more often :surprised:
 
:happy2:

He spends most of his time detailing that car...    :smiley:


....Plus it's not his daily ride.


Your all right of course!   :laugh:

I am really trying to drive it more, honest!   :driver:

Waste of a good car I guess but she's a keeper so i'll get my money out of her eventually, unless my circumstances change (win lottery / made redundent etc)
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2009, 10:12:27 pm »
^^^^
Nah, she's not wasted, mate - You look after her well and enjoy the miles you do manage.

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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2009, 07:28:18 pm »
I got screwed for around £450 for my cambelt change (no they didnt use any lube!) but having tried 3 other local VW dealersips they all quoted about the same, I think being on the outskirts of London (Surbiton) is not good for labour rates  :sad1:
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Re: Cam belt replacement cost
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2009, 07:36:19 pm »
Quote from: rskardon on August 13, 2009, 07:28:18 pm
I got screwed for around £450 for my cambelt change (no they didnt use any lube!)

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