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Offline ConorGTI

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Cambelt done... Phew
« on: February 26, 2016, 10:11:18 pm »
Well I had my cambelt changed a few days ago, it was brown and crumbling!! Very lucky that it hadn't snapped (only owned for just over a week) now onto cam follower and dv. Also need some advice on tires if anyone can help?  :happy2:
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2016, 10:53:21 pm »
What was the interval on the belt?


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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2016, 11:07:31 pm »
Well that belt lasted at least 71k! Last changed at 40k and now 111k but garage reckoned they'd lied about the 40k change so who knows, all I know is I'm very lucky :notworthy: @white91
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2016, 11:27:15 pm »
Yeah sounds like it was the first change if it was brown and crumbling! Good job you got it done when you did!


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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2016, 11:56:12 pm »
How much did the cambelt change cost you?
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2016, 08:35:11 am »
I just had mine changed and was also lucky as it looked like the original belt and done 110k.

I paid £260 with belt, water pump and tensioner all included.  :wink:
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2016, 08:55:42 am »
I know!! It's a relief to know it's done and okay now! No worrying about it.

It cost me £330 with everything and a stamp in book haha @Adam0604

Why the f**k don't people have them changed regularly? It makes no sense to me  :star: @Leeroy87
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2016, 08:59:14 am »
Quote from: ConorGTI on February 27, 2016, 08:55:42 am
I know!! It's a relief to know it's done and okay now! No worrying about it.

It cost me £330 with everything and a stamp in book haha @Adam0604

Why the f**k don't people have them changed regularly? It makes no sense to me  :star: @Leeroy87

Yeah its crazy mate. Mine had the old type water pump which has plastic fins, the new one from tps was the non plastic one lol. The belt was starting to crack in places  :laugh: lucky.
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2016, 09:10:54 am »
Sound, got my service due in less than a fortnight so want m e done as it's the original one still and it's done 70k now.
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2016, 11:22:11 am »
When actually is the specific cambelt change on the gti? 4 years? 5 years? 60000 miles? Heard so many different times.... :scared:
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2016, 01:07:09 pm »
Think it's recommended every 40k or 5 years, whichever comes soonest.
I'd check it every major service you have done though
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2016, 05:58:34 pm »
Well they've put a sticker on mine saying it doesn't need changing for 100k now, apparently that's the new standard? Probably get it done every 40/50k from now just for peace of mind @ahendley3 @Adam0604
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2016, 06:30:37 pm »
That what VW told you?
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2016, 07:09:23 pm »
No the garage that did it haha! Who knows, everyone says different don't they   :stupid:
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Re: Cambelt done... Phew
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2016, 08:00:03 pm »
I'd ring VW and ask what they recommend personally.
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