Tdi Timing Belt Change

[marinabrid]

Evening all,

98 S reg TDI 110 AFN 150,000 miles, just passed mot, i looked and was shocked we had car for 6 years this week.

i know when we bought it i had the timing belt and pullys done. since then we have only done about 15,000 miles,

was used as 2nd car by the wife. for the last 2 years its only done 500 miles a year and these are short journeys.

 

should i get the belt changed again with the pullys or not or is it ok to do some more miles.

 

Thanks

[sotal]

From the age of the rubber yes you should get the belt changed, and the pulleys may as well be done whilst you are in there.

 

I guess you've got to weigh up the value of the car vs the cost of the timing belt job vs the risk of it going.

[seatkid]

should i get the belt changed again

NAH...I personally wouldn't bother with your mileage / usage. Its not a PD engine...If you're worried about it then do a visual inspection (although I think you need to remove an engine to remove the cam belt cover. I think you'll find its fine (unless you're wife does drag racing).

 

Also cost of replacement is half the value of the car.

 

When I changed mine at ~8 years/75,000 miles the belt/tensioner looked in excellent condition.

Edited November 25, 2010 by seatkid

[marinabrid]

many thanks i am always happy to go with seatkids advice dont think the wife drag races to tescos i will ask her though :blink: