When should you change timing belt on VW Transporter?
We recommend changing your cambelt once every four years for cars registered before September 2009, and every five years for cars registered after. If you reach the recommended mileage limit before 4 or 5 years, you may need to change the cambelt sooner.
How long will a VW T5 engine last?
You can expect a Transporter T6 or T5 to reach at least 250k if well-driven and properly serviced, meaning it should last you well over 15 years. If you’d like to do more annual miles or want a van to last you 25 years without an engine and gearbox overhaul, it’s important to find the lowest mileage possible.
How do you remove a timing belt on a VW Transporter?
Remove the lower timing belt cover which is secured in place with five Torx bolts. Now with all the timing belt covers removed, and good access to that area, we can rotate the engine by the crankshaft and align and pin the crankshaft, camshaft and high pressure fuel pump.
Do you need a timing chain in a VW?
Some cars do not have a timing belt, though. Some Volkswagens, for example, have a timing chain instead. So what then is the distinction between timing belts and timing chains?
When to change timing belt on Jetta A4?
2.0L 8 Valve – The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for 2.0L 8 Valve models is 75,000 miles. • 1999-2004 VW Jetta change interval is 75,000 miles for 2.0L 8V (US) A4 chassis (aka Mark IV). • 1999-2006 VW Golf change interval is 75,000 miles for 2.0L 8V (US) A4 chassis (aka Mark IV).
What’s the best way to replace a timing belt?
A two-post ramp is ideal for carrying out timing belt replacements, but in this instance we used a four-post wheel free lift. It is also vital that the appropriate timing belt replacement tools are available and used – these are readily available from most motor factors.
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