When should the Cambelt be changed on a VW Passat TDI?
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. For more information, contact your local retailer.
Has my timing belt been changed?
always ask to see the full maintenance history for that vehicle. If you are buying it from a dealership you may luck out and they might have done the work themselves and have the records. Failing a receipt for a changed timing belt, always look closely for the sticker proving it was changed.
How long does it take to change a timing chain on a Corsa?
On average, the timing chain replacement in the car garage takes about 4 – 8 hours.
Do I need a cam belt change on my 2012 Passat BM?
My local dealer wants me to have my cam belt changed on my 2012 Passat BM (at considerable cost) Does the tech dept at the forum consider this a necessity? Best regards, garysdad. They do recommend a timing belt change every 5 years or 120k. Mine is 6 years old with 28k so I haven’t bothered yet. It can cause more damage if it breaks.
What’s the VW Passat TDI timing belt type?
This VW Passat timing belt system consists of a wear resistant, high strength, corded/molded rubber timing belt (a.k.a. VW Passat toothed belt). There’s also an assortment of tensioners and idler rollers to guide and tension the BHW TDI timing belt. It’s very important to service your VW Passat TDI timing belt.
How often do you replace the belt on your Passat?
Dealer reckons 140k or 5 years interval, and my Passat is on 123k now. I don’t want to particularly entrust the belt to last that long and really want to replace it soon.
What is the recommended timing belt replacement interval for a VW?
1.9L TDI BRM – The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for VW 1.9L TDI BRM models is 80,000 miles. • 2005-2006 VW Jetta change interval is 80,000 miles for TDI BRM A5 chassis (aka Mark V). 2.0L TDI – The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for VW 2.0L TDI models is 80,000 miles.