Timing belt change

[RobertO2023]

Brakes - Brembo Discs /pads, equal /better than OEM and considerably less cost - try Eurocarparts . Go for Indy on brakes every time or do them yourself

 

[Stu.k]

I think the 4 year time limit was just a money spinner for vw commercial uk. I had to change my vans belt at 4 years about 38,000 miles as I had taken out an extended warranty and the dealer insisted. At the time I asked the workshop why if my van was registered and being used in Germany there was no time period and a 200,000 km distance for the belt replacement but for the same vehicle in the UK it was 4 years. No answer. I asked to see the “ old “ belt when it was taken off and I would have struggled to tell it from the new one being fitted. Needless to say it won’t be getting done again for a more realistic time/distance.

I’m was expecting my VW ‘all in’ service and warranty plan to insist I changed the belt/pump also, but this gives me hope. Thanks

 

[Stu.k]

Brakes - Brembo Discs /pads, equal /better than OEM and considerably less cost - try Eurocarparts . Go for Indy on brakes every time or do them yourself

VW are quoting approx £750 for pads and discs all round! Thanks for sharing this

 

[PlanB]

VW are quoting approx £750 for pads and discs all round! Thanks for sharing this

Really, mine is in now and quoted nearly £600 for just the rear.
Had the cambelt and water pump done in July for £800 at 65,000 miles and 4.5 years.

 

[RobertO2023]

VW are quoting approx £750 for pads and discs all round! Thanks for sharing this

Parts from Europarts around £425 plus 2.5 hrs labour is the Indy rate. Takes your choices!

 

[Stu.k]

Really, mine is in now and quoted nearly £600 for just the rear.
Had the cambelt and water pump done in July for £800 at 65,000 miles and 4.5 years.

Maybe mine requires cheaper parts? This is the screenshot from VWCV website. For ref my van is a 2018 102bhp shuttle.

 

[Stu.k]

Parts from Europarts around £425 plus 2.5 hrs labour is the Indy rate. Takes your choices!

I have just priced up the parts myself, on reflection I now think that vws price is less expensive than I did initially

 

[Lee540]

Local Transporter specialist did my brakes and pads all round plus a full fluid change for £600.

 

[Phil_j89]

Probably good to note the front brake disc / pad differences if they are fitted with 'T32' larger front brakes when giving.. 'it shouldn't be that much' prices.

 

[Stu.k]

Probably good to note the front brake disc / pad differences if they are fitted with 'T32' larger front brakes when giving.. 'it shouldn't be that much' prices.

Spot on! I should have worked out the parts price alone before reacting to the vw price. The dealer actually comes in at around £830 for all 4 corners plus brake fluid at £70 so £900 all done. More expensive but more convenient, I’ll get a quote from an indy and maybe ask the dealer to price match.

 

[ExT2Owner]

we have a 2019 150bhp T6 and I believe it’s due a timing belt change every 120000 miles or 4 years. We’ve only got 37000 on the clock but I presume we should still make sure they change the belt yes?
Thanks.

Have 2017 T6 on 26k. Contacted my local VW Van dealer ( JTC Hull). Great news, they tell me VW UK have recently changed guidelines to follow EU rules.
Now 140000 miles with no time constraint. Nice New Year present !!?

 

[Vaughan]

Hi all, I’m getting confused with different messages from different sources! I’ve had my T6 since new (16 plate) and now have done 59,000 miles, question is…when do I need to change my timing belt/cambelt? HELP!!!

 

[ginkster]

It changed a few months back to 140000 miles, no time limit. Personally I’d do it before then given the consequences of failure but that’s a personal choice.

p.s. a quick search on here will take you to the main thread with all the info.

 

[Vaughan]

Cheers, I’m good for a few more miles then!! I've never known much about engines etc all I do know is I’ve only ever had VW vans since forever I did have a belt go on me in my T4 and that’s something I don’t want to experience ever again

 

[HeyT6]

I’m on 81k on a 2019 probably ok for longer but I’m booked in next week to get done, not worth the risk imo.

 

[Vaughan]

Yeah thanks, I’ll give her another 10,000 then I’ll book her in cheers

 

[Hilly64]

Yeah thanks, I’ll give her another 10,000 then I’ll book her in cheers

check your crank case oil seal is still ok if not a good one to do at the same time and obviously changing the water pump with timing belt is a no brainer

 

[Vaughan]

check your crank case oil seal is still ok if not a good one to do at the same time and obviously changing the water pump with timing belt is a no brainer

Will do all the above cheers, I’m a decorator and know zilch about engines, if my display says do this or that I just get it done

 

[nodecentral]

Are the "Cam belt" and "timing belt" the same thing?

 

[DaveD]

Are the "Cam belt" and "timing belt" the same thing?

Yes, just different terminology.