Cambelt at 40k?

Jakester · 22-05-2007, 11:15

Just called All Electric in Kings Heath for a service quote on mk1 Octavia VRS estate - car's done 36k but 40k (I guess) service is due in June.

Anyway, £280 inclusive for the service - but the guy advised me that the cambelt will need to be changed, as the car's four years old. (Jan 04 53 plate)

Is this correct? I thought it was 120k revised down to 60k, not 40k?

EddyH · 22-05-2007, 11:17

It's also on age, e.g. every 4yrs so you could in theory leave it until January.

**mannyo** · 22-05-2007, 11:20

Skodas recommended interval is now 60k or 4 years, whichever occurs first. DO NOT try and go to the old recommended 120K, they reduced the change interval because of engine failures.

sdenny · 22-05-2007, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

Skodas recommended interval is now 60k or 4 years, whichever occurs first. DO NOT try and go to the old recommended 120K, they reduced the change interval because of engine failures.

Was that changed relatively recently? I ask as my garage are still using service sheets that suggest a change at 120k (form has a revision of 05/05). Admittedly it does say check at 60k, every 20 after and replace as necesary though.

Tom_vRS · 22-05-2007, 11:49

4 years or 60k. Anything more is engine suicide.

Jakester · 22-05-2007, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

4 years or 60k. Anything more is engine suicide.

Gah. I was hoping not to have to do the cambelt this year. I know full well about the damage one could cause, though, having had my belt snap on a Mk3 golf in Jan 06...

Timing could have been better though - just changing jobs, no money etc etc.

mluton · 22-05-2007, 18:43

Try these guys, Im off there friday for some work ?

VW Rescue - Volkswagen Service, Repair and Customisation Specialists, Dudley, West Midlands

***DGW*** · 22-05-2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

Was that changed relatively recently? I ask as my garage are still using service sheets that suggest a change at 120k (form has a revision of 05/05). Admittedly it does say check at 60k, every 20 after and replace as necesary though.

The change was published in a Technical Bulletin dated 19 May 2006. See the thread below.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/ask-t...nterval/56532/

Jakester · 23-05-2007, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mluton

Try these guys, Im off there friday for some work ?

VW Rescue - Volkswagen Service, Repair and Customisation Specialists, Dudley, West Midlands

Ah, nice one. Let me know how you get on. I was going to use Midland VW in Cannock, as I've been there in the past and always had exemplary service.

auroan · 23-05-2007, 10:05

Yup, just had mine done at Awesome GTI, bang on the 4 yr mark... even though my car has only done about 45k. Also think about changing the water pump and tensioners at the same time.

Der · 30-05-2007, 22:03

Hello there.
I'm new to this forum, proud owner of a shiny 2003 Elegance Octy in Cayenne.
My local dealer has just announced I need to shell out £350 above the cost of my service as it will be hitting the 4 year mark.
Its only got 27000 on the clock ! Guess I've no choice but to bite the bullet judging by whats been said here. well, there goes the plasma telly plan!

Wayne Kerr · 01-06-2007, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der

Hello there.
I'm new to this forum, proud owner of a shiny 2003 Elegance Octy in Cayenne.
My local dealer has just announced I need to shell out £350 above the cost of my service as it will be hitting the 4 year mark.
Its only got 27000 on the clock ! Guess I've no choice but to bite the bullet judging by whats been said here. well, there goes the plasma telly plan!

Motorline Skoda mate, cambelt change £199.00.

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Jakester Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cambelt at 40k? Just called All Electric in Kings Heath for a service quote on mk1 Octavia VRS estate - car's done 36k but 40k (I guess) service is due in June. Anyway, £280 inclusive for the service - but the guy advised me that the cambelt will need to be changed, as the car's four years old. (Jan 04 53 plate) Is this correct? I thought it was 120k revised down to 60k, not 40k? __________________ http://www.jakestacey.com

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auroan Briskoda Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 2,873 Members Car: AUDI A4 B7 2.0 TDI SE Saloon Thanks: 206 Thanked 112 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Cambelt at 40k? Yup, just had mine done at Awesome GTI, bang on the 4 yr mark... even though my car has only done about 45k. Also think about changing the water pump and tensioners at the same time. __________________ '05 Audi A4 2.0 Tdi SE - no mods until the warrenty expires ... yeah right... interior light pack, 3 spoke mfsw. '00 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro - Gone.... (bleeding money pit ) Audi A4 2.6 Avant (Breaking - Check out http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/auroan)

30-05-2007, 22:03	#11
Der Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 Members Car: Octavia 1.9 Elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cambelt at 40k? Hello there. I'm new to this forum, proud owner of a shiny 2003 Elegance Octy in Cayenne. My local dealer has just announced I need to shell out £350 above the cost of my service as it will be hitting the 4 year mark. Its only got 27000 on the clock ! Guess I've no choice but to bite the bullet judging by whats been said here. well, there goes the plasma telly plan!

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