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em2evol:
Hi Guys

As the title says really - my GTI was 4 in May and has done almost 52,000 miles... I'm aware there are differing views on when the cambelt needs to be changed but I'm sure the manual says 120,000 miles or 4 years... why do I need to change it just because it's 4 years old (and can it wait until I have more money?!)

I need a service as well which involves oil change, spark plug change, couple of other bits... this with the cambelt change I can get for £500... good price?

Thanks guys   :happy2:

bacillus:
The belt degrades over time and not just through "wear and tear" from high milage hence the 4 year/60k miles recommendation

prepree:
I have a 55 plate with 27k on and needs it be done in December, also along with a service. Not great timing with xmas but iv been told having the cambelt changed does improve the car a little, although maybe a placebo effect?

rdfcpete:
With the others chucked in there, that is a good price imo em2evol.
I've literally in the last hour just been quoted £355 by a local reliable Porsche/VW specialist for the cambelt + pullys etc.

I'm on 58k and will aim to have it done before it reaches 61k miles. The manual does indeed say 120k, to which I don't think it's wise for any owner to push their luck for that long, although it is owner preference.

I'd go to the place that quoted you 5tonne as long as they're trusted/knowledgeable  :happy2:

winrya:

--- Quote from: rdfcpete on October 05, 2009, 12:39:34 pm ---With the others chucked in there, that is a good price imo em2evol.
I've literally in the last hour just been quoted £355 by a local reliable Porsche/VW specialist for the cambelt + pullys etc.

I'm on 58k and will aim to have it done before it reaches 61k miles. The manual does indeed say 120k, to which I don't think it's wise for any owner to push their luck for that long, although it is owner preference.

I'd go to the place that quoted you 5tonne as long as they're trusted/knowledgeable  :happy2:

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Yea my manual says 120k or 8 years :laugh:

I'm having mine done at 5 years which will be approx 45k.

I rang 4 dealers and a specialist and they all said do it at 5 years or 50k

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