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Title: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: suave on March 08, 2012, 01:56:15 pm: Folks

I'm getting the cambelt changed on my GTI but do I need oem/specialist coolant too??

Thanks
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: vRS Carl on March 08, 2012, 01:59:01 pm: Just normal G12 Plus from a stealer :happy2:
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: reflex11 on March 08, 2012, 02:01:10 pm: is it recommended to do new coolant with cambelt change?
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: Squeeguk on March 08, 2012, 02:06:51 pm: Ideally you should be replacing the water pump at the same time. This would mean new coolant along with the change. Always better to renew it periodically anyways.
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 08, 2012, 03:12:02 pm: Had mine done the other day as part of cam belt/water pump change.Genuine G12.
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: reflex11 on March 08, 2012, 07:30:22 pm: Quote from: Gene Hunt on March 08, 2012, 03:12:02 pm
Had mine done the other day as part of cam belt/water pump change.Genuine G12.
where did you get it done?
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 09, 2012, 08:31:33 am: I'm lucky mate,my mate works for a VW main dealer & he does it for me.
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: reflex11 on March 09, 2012, 10:25:11 am: does anyone know how much g12 is needed I know ratio is 1:2 but how much is needed to do a complete change?
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 09, 2012, 03:19:38 pm: Quote from: reflex11 on March 09, 2012, 10:25:11 am
does anyone know how much g12 is needed I know ratio is 1:2 but how much is needed to do a complete change?
.........under 2 bottles i think. It's only around 6 quid a bottle so won't break the bank.
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: apples12 on March 09, 2012, 03:33:21 pm: what would happen if you renewed the engine coolant with NEAT G12 and didnt dilute it?...
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 09, 2012, 03:40:08 pm: Quote from: apples12 on March 09, 2012, 03:33:21 pm
what would happen if you renewed the engine coolant with NEAT G12 and didnt dilute it?...
..........not shure to be honest but possible cooling problems?. VW recomend using water as well as coolant.
Title: Re: Cambelt change - extras???
Post by: reflex11 on March 09, 2012, 04:10:16 pm: your supposed to use deionized water with the g12 coolant