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Title: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: jaylufc17 on August 24, 2017, 06:26:54 pm

checked today and my last timing belt kit & water pump according to book was feb-12 55k...

now on 98/99k... full service is due in december so was thinking to get this done together

anyone know exact timeframe/mileage these should be changed at...?

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: Eighteen88 on August 24, 2017, 07:12:55 pm

I'd be getting it done know and not waiting till Dec, sure it's about every 40k it should be done.

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: AJP on August 24, 2017, 10:32:40 pm

You'll hear different things from different people, but I'm sure 'every 4 years' is a common theme, mileage aside. Get it done. Water pump with every change.

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: Juliand on August 24, 2017, 11:07:18 pm

40k or 4 years isn't it? Whichever comes first!

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: lukemk5gti on August 25, 2017, 08:08:04 am

Famous last words but "I'd hold off"  :signLOL:

If you're getting a full service in Decemeber I'd get the belt and pump done alongside. My reasoning for this is that they'll usually give you a discount if you're getting a bit of work done.

You're slighlty over the due date on the timing belt but what's 2 or 3 months

Disclaimer - I am not responsible if your belt snaps  :signLOL:

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: colesey on August 25, 2017, 04:24:30 pm

Quote from: Juliand on August 24, 2017, 11:07:18 pm

40k or 4 years isn't it? Whichever comes first!

Iirc Audi quote 5 years on same engine

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: andy7ven on August 25, 2017, 04:39:49 pm

Had mine done in 2009, 2013, 2017 on a 05 plate car...  It's only done just under 66k miles!!!   :driver:

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: Stevie1982 on August 27, 2017, 06:34:15 pm

Quote from: Juliand on August 24, 2017, 11:07:18 pm

40k or 4 years isn't it? Whichever comes first!

This is what vw told me on the phone when I was booking a main service and enquired about the cambelt

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: jaylufc17 on August 28, 2017, 08:31:16 pm

thanks all its booked in back end of september!

@lukemk5gti (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10176) tempting lol but cba for the hassle if it were to snap... suppose better to be safe than sorry

Title: Re: When does timing belt need to be changed
Post by: jl1 on August 29, 2017, 01:10:58 pm

My last gti was 7 years between changes and i hadn't copped it.
Got it done and the water pump was partially seized i was very lucky.
I would get it done now if i were you.