Cambelt change on MkIV GTi Turbo

[Rob.]

Has anyone any experience on having the cambelt changed on a MkIV Golf GTi 1.8T (180 brake)? The car in question is an `03 plate and has done 36k miles. VW state in the manual it should be changed at 56k but I`m interested to know if this is a sensible guide on these engines or not?

Thanks in advance.

Edited by Rob. on Wednesday 11th March 12:08

[Rob.]

Thinking about earlier to be honest (it`s the girlfriend`s car in fact) - unless of course they`re not prone to going early and 54k is a sensible guide. Just because the manufacturer say`s it is does`nt mean it`s accurate in the real world.

Edited by Rob. on Wednesday 11th March 12:07

[Rob.]

I`d be grateful if you could - the manual makes no mention of the time element, only mileage which is what has made her wonder.