Cambelt Intervals - Low Mileage

[AVSDOYLE]

Hi,

 

I had my cambelt changed in Dec-03 on my 1999 Galaxy 1.9Tdi. This was just before reaching the 40k mileage. Since then the car has done very low mileage. I am now approching 58k. Does the cambelt need changed every three years or can I wait until I am approaching 80k mileage in 2010!

 

I have read the various threads about the 40k/60k intervals but I am happy to err on the side of caution on this. The Galaxy has served me very well and I can afford to return the service with a little love and care (cambelt and rollers) to ensure it continues for the next 3-4 years.

 

 

TIA - Seamus

[Guest gooner52]

the book says 60k or 5 years

 

but as you know it was change to 40k so i would of thought the years side has come down alsos

 

to around 3years

 

someone might know for defo :)

[AVSDOYLE]

Thanks for the reply and well done against Chelski :)

[NikpV]

the book says 60k or 5 years

 

someone might know for defo :lol:

 

 

Our book says every 40k IIRC the inteval was reduced for late mk1 and early mk2 but it was extended again for later mk2's - something about better parts being used - new part numbers- apparently if you have the newer specced part fitted you can extend to 60k again.

 

In your case I would treat it if you can afford it - but I wouldn't lose any sleep about it for another year :)

[Guest steve_lj]

Hiya - when you say the interval was extended for later mk 2 models - what would be classed as a "later"

model ?? Any idea of the year ?? I have a 53 plate tdi would this be a 40k change or a 60k change.??

 

cheers

[Guest gooner52]

Thanks for the reply and well done against Chelski :)

 

 

cheers m8 :lol:

[NikpV]

Hiya - when you say the interval was extended for later mk 2 models - what would be classed as a "later"

model ?? Any idea of the year ?? I have a 53 plate tdi would this be a 40k change or a 60k change.??

 

cheers

 

 

have a look in your handbook IIRC it was late 2004 but I'm sure some one will correct me, I've got a feeling tim_spam posted something with the part numbers on but can't find it atm :)

[AVSDOYLE]

Thanks NikpV

 

I will be a good boy in 2007 and write to Sant next December.

 

I have updated my signature. Love yours - Kids think it is 'cool' :)

[NikpV]

Thanks NikpV

 

I will be a good boy in 2007 and write to Sant next December.

 

I have updated my signature. Love yours - Kids think it is 'cool' :)

 

:) thanks - mine do too trouble is it takes too long to long to load on my pda(have to have sigs turned off) - will have to get rid in a couple of weeks :lol:

[wood73]

according to autodata it is 60k/5yrs for the tdi and 40k/5yrs for the tdi pd

[NikpV]

and 40k/5yrs for the tdi pd

 

later tdi pd's had this changed as per other posts here :D

[Triple Trouble]

according to autodata it is 60k/5yrs for the tdi and 40k/5yrs for the tdi pd

 

Hi,

 

as far as i can recall, for TDI's produced after May/June 2003 (best to check earlier thread on here) the interval is 60,000 or 5 years.

[wood73]

i would err the side of caution on this one, a new cambelt kit is a lot cheaper than a new engine!

[Guest gooner52]

i would err the side of caution on this one, a new cambelt kit is a lot cheaper than a new engine!

 

 

where my true words ever said :D

[raymac]

Well with that mileage you are well in the time permitted and i would be inclined to change it within the time period rather than mileage done :D how do you keep the mileage so low drive it up and down the drive :D :D

[AVSDOYLE]

Hi Raymac

 

The Gal is a second car. We only use it when all the kids (3 of them) travel with parents and we need luggage space or 'demilatised zones' between the kids :)

[raymac]

Know what you mean mate got 3 myself :D