When should a timing belt be changed on a mk5 Golf?
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 does a Cambelt last on a VW Golf?
Many mechanics recommend replacing them every 70,000 to 100,000 miles. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with your Volkswagen owner’s manual. There will often be useful information there on when to change parts such as timing belts.
Does my golf have a Cambelt or chain?
The VW Golf has a timing belt. There is no timing chain.
Does a mk5 Golf GTI have a Cambelt?
Re: Is 2006 gti a timing belt or chain? Yep, and having now done 60k miles, my belt is being changed next week.
How much does it cost to replace a water pump UK?
The average water pump replacement cost is between £250 – £700 in the UK. The cost of water pump, gaskets and coolant is around £70 – £250, with the bulk of the cost being labour costs, which are around £180 – £450 (at an average hourly rate of £60 – £150 and 3 hours work).
Which VW engines have timing chains?
Model/Years of VW Timing Chain Recall
- 2012–2014 Beetle.
- 2012–2014 Beetle Convertible.
- 2009–2012 CC.
- 2009–2012 Eos.
- 2008–2012 GTI.
- 2008–2010 & 2012–2014 Jetta.
- 2009 Jetta SportWagen.
- 2008–2010 Passat.
Does 2008 GTI have timing belt or chain?
Registered. The 2.0T FSI engine has both a timing belt running from the crank pulley to one camshaft and a chain from one camshaft to the other. You’ll have to replace the belt at some mileage/age interval, regardless.
When to replace cambelt on Mk5 Golf GTI?
Loving my MK5 06 and bought it recently as an import here in NZ done 46000kms, vw dealer advised cambelt replacement at 60000 kms or 6 years. Hence way overdue in time. hopefully it wont snap till I recoup some funds for it.
What’s the belt interval on an Audi Golf GTI?
A good mate works for Audi and has advised (my car is at 83k on th original belt – 2.0t Quattro a4) Audi have changed the interval at dealerships to 75k or 5 years The interweb says 4yrs, my dealer told me 5 when I queried it.
How can I see the timing belt guard?
Remove the timing belt guard to see the belt and sprocket. Begin by removing the two T30 Torx screws on the top of the guard (red arrows). The guard is a tight fit so use care not to break it when removing it. With the guard off (red arrow) you can see the belt and sprocket (yellow arrow).
How often should you change your cambelts?
However,best practice is 40000 or 4 years if you want a trouble,worry free life. Won’t Shut up. Re: Cambelt change, how often? I’d also stick to a 4 year or 40k.