Cambelt change
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paul-na
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Cambelt change
Took the scirocco in for a service and was informed the cambelt was due for a change as its now reached 4 years old I thought seemed strange 2009 model with 28k I was always known a belt should be changed on miles not age of the car just wondered what other peoples opinions was on this thanks.
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Cuprabob
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Re: Cambelt change
It's a VW UK recommendation and not one stipulated from the factory as you will see from your service booklet.
It is based on mileage and age, whichever occurs first. Mileage limit is so high these days with longlife belts, it's normally age that dictates the change.
Mileage: 140k miles
Age: pre Sep 2009 - 4 years
after Sep 2009 - 5 years
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/serv ... elt-change" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It is based on mileage and age, whichever occurs first. Mileage limit is so high these days with longlife belts, it's normally age that dictates the change.
Mileage: 140k miles
Age: pre Sep 2009 - 4 years
after Sep 2009 - 5 years
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/serv ... elt-change" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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paul-na
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Re: Cambelt change
It is correct then from vw thanks for the reply.