MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Cambelt change??
Post by: marty341 on April 05, 2012, 12:26:21 pm

Hi people, can anyone confirm when to change cambelt/timing belt on an MK5 GTI? I had her done at 52k and am currently at 80k.

Thank you.

Marty.

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: daboy3000 on April 05, 2012, 12:43:17 pm

Is it 5 years or 60k which ever's first? Something like that.

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: Tinytim on April 05, 2012, 01:05:43 pm

It's supposed to be every 4 years \ 60,000 miles.

Mine is due in October. I'm only on 30,000 and can't help but think when teu change it the old one will be in perfect condition.

I really think its a bit of a scam and a cam belt done at 5 years is perfectly same.
I think Audi actually state 5 years so what's that saying about VW.

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: marty341 on April 05, 2012, 01:30:19 pm

Yes I got mine done at 4yrs - 52k, so I should be good until 8yrs - 120k?
Tim, what are you planning to do with yours? will you wait until 60k to change it?

Thanks for the reply. :happy2:

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: DJM on April 05, 2012, 01:32:30 pm

It's down to the dealer i think. My golf come with full VW history, was checked at 60k service but deemed fine. Says next check is 20k/2years. I had it done for peace of mind at 74k shortly after getting the car. (56 plate)

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: marty341 on April 05, 2012, 01:43:41 pm

Quote from: DJM on April 05, 2012, 01:32:30 pm

It's down to the dealer i think. My golf come with full VW history, was checked at 60k service but deemed fine. Says next check is 20k/2years. I had it done for peace of mind at 74k shortly after getting the car. (56 plate)

Cheers DJM  :smiley:

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: Tamiyoman on April 05, 2012, 04:56:01 pm

Mine is being done in the next 3 weeks as the car is 4 years old in 5 weeks time (only 41K tho) peace of mind before I remap  :happy2:

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: Frenzy on April 05, 2012, 09:18:31 pm

there's debate/confusion around the mileage. Basically the mileage is anywhere from 40k-60k. It used to be 80k but this was way back when. The one thing that isn't up for debate is the 4 years  :happy2:

Make sure you get the water pump changed at the same time.

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: marty341 on April 05, 2012, 10:55:29 pm

Quote from: Frenzy on April 05, 2012, 09:18:31 pm

there's debate/confusion around the mileage. Basically the mileage is anywhere from 40k-60k. It used to be 80k but this was way back when. The one thing that isn't up for debate is the 4 years  :happy2:

Make sure you get the water pump changed at the same time.

Cheers Frenzy, I'll definately get the water pump done at the same time! So my car has now turned 6yrs with 80k on the clock, should I wait till she's 8yr old to change the belt?

Many thanks

Title: Re: Cambelt change??
Post by: Frenzy on April 11, 2012, 09:53:39 pm

No. If she hasn't had a belt and pump change ever, then she needs one now  :happy2: