Cambelt changes - How many has your motor had?

[Hurdy]

1st one done on mine - just got to 4 yrs and 29k miles. Water pump done at the same time.

[Frenzy]

cheers fellas i think i know the answer that my wallet would rather not hear 

[numec]

cheers fellas i think i know the answer that my wallet would rather not hear 

Trust me. You dont want to learn the lesson the hard way

[Stg123]

2007 gti, not tuned/ modified. 1st cambelt change in 2011 at 23000 miles, next change 2015 at about 42000 miles. I would prefer to pay for a new belt as opposed to a new engine. Belts wear as well as  deteriorate with age. As my garage said- we will only do a belt change if we do the water pump as well. As much as we'd like to just do the belt and then a few weeks later do the belt again and replace the water pump as it has started to leak,  and charge you loads of money more, but our service manager unfortunately has morals.........

[dansmith180]

Just done the 3rd one 3 days ago, I'm on 103k mikes. The third one wasn't due as it only has 25k and 2 1/2 years on it but the tensioner was squeaking so got it and the water pump changed.

[jayha11]

How much are people paying on average for the cam belt change?

[Pesky jones]

Mine was done for the first time two years ago at 82k  shocking really. Now at 98k. I'll get it done around 110k I reckon

[Dave(tm)]

My 2008 Gti had cambelt changed by dealer when i bought it at 42k in October, which they did as a matter of course. They didnt change the water pump though, which is strange (i didnt know to question it at the time). Guess i should look at getting it done...

Dave

[xjay1337]

Mine was done in 2012/3 at around 80k, VW.

It will get done at the specified time. 60k/5 years.

[mk1mad]

Recent purchase had got to 72k without a change on a 56 plate. I think every 4 years to be a bit excessive if the mileage is well below the stated 60k.

[Rado16v]

I did or first at 5yrs, 30k miles or so.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Audi have 5yr intervals , i forget the mileage,  on the same engine which seemed strange?

[Tarmac_Terrorist]

2006 GTI. Had first belt changed at May 2010 (4years old and 7,500 miles). Changed again last year 2014 (further 4 years on and 8,200 miles - but only 700 miles since previous belt change!)
I thought about pushing it an extra year but just not worth the risk I suppose.