Cambelt

[9_umr]

Hi all

Just some advice needed.

Got an audi a3 2017. Cambelt was last done at 58k mileage. Now car is on 130k mileage.

When would you guys say next cambelt change is due? Would you say get it done now? If not, when would you do it next?

Thinking to keep car for atleast another year.


Thanks in advanve

[Dr G]

Factory interval is 140k with no stated time.

I've always thought that 10 years is sensible. How long ago was yours replaced?

[Sheepshanks]

Which engine has it got?

[9_umr]

2.0 TDI Engine.

Last cambelt was done at 58k mileage. Will check how long ago was that when i get home from work.

[Sheepshanks]

There does still seem to be a school of thought that it’s worth sticking to 5yrs on diesels.

Although that still won’t have helped people who have popped up the Tiguan form I use where the belts went at 4.5yrs.

I guess it’s a peace of mind thing - if it’s going to keep you awake at night then get it done.

We have all petrol versions now and I won’t be getting those changed.

[9_umr]

Hi all. Cambelt was last done in 2021.

It was done by a VAG specialist.

Can anyone confirm this for me? As well as the rest of the history on this car if i gave someone the reg number?

Thanks in advance !

[stevemcs]

I’d possibly consider changing it, for me any vow diesel should be 70/80k or 4/5 years.

[Belle427]

I was of the opinion 5 years was where i would want to be but in fairness the manufacturer intervals are probably fine.
Dont think i have ever seen a vag timing belt in poor condition on any of the cars i have owned really.
Auxilliary belt is just as important as it can shred and find its way into the timing cover and throw the belt.

[stevemcs]

Belle427 said:

I was of the opinion 5 years was where i would want to be but in fairness the manufacturer intervals are probably fine.
Dont think i have ever seen a vag timing belt in poor condition on any of the cars i have owned really.
Auxilliary belt is just as important as it can shred and find its way into the timing cover and throw the belt.

Less than 50k on the clock, less than 5 years old …..

[Dr G]

9_umr said:

Can anyone confirm this for me? As well as the rest of the history on this car if i gave someone the reg number?

Assuming they bothered/remembered to record the work I can. Send me chassis number.