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Cheap 40k service!!

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sixpot:
If the cambelt needs replacing, I certainly wouldn't be paying main dealer hourly rates to get it done!

MAT ED30:
Cambelt is 100,000 miles LOL on the Gti check the owners book

Ifti:

--- Quote from: MAT ED30 on April 28, 2009, 02:57:50 pm ---Cambelt is 100,000 miles LOL on the Gti check the owners book

--- End quote ---

Owners book says inspection 60k miles, and then every 20k miles after that. Mine does anyways.
However, that was later changed by VW to 40k miles or 4 years - whichever comes first - even though owners book says otherwise.
I think it may just be an inspection of the belt though at 40k miles - not sure, so you may wish to check! Many owners have had it changed at 4 years or 40k miles though - at least their dealers have stated it needs to be done.

winrya:
i was told that its now 60k.  I'm on 36k at 4 years but have been told 4 years is oversafe, 5 years just right and 6 years should be okay at a push

Caz:
seee... all dealers arent stealers! lol  :grin:

good price though.. we also have a 3+ club.. 10% of parts, 10% of labour, free puncture repairs.. cant remember what else (i set it up.lol)
ive just done a quikc quote on a gti for a 40k and even with 3+ discount, it still be £300.. thats for:
- oil and filter change
- spark plugs changed
- pollen filter replaced
- brake fluid change (due every 2 years)

the cambelt cant actually be 'inspected'. It is advised its changed after 40 years or 60k..

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