Toledo timing belt change interval

[JustDerv]

Hi,

Getting conflicting information about the timing belt change interval for a Toledo I recently bought. One garage said it is 90,000 miles which is what it states in the maintenance booklet, but another garage has said it should be changed after 4 years irrespective of mileage.

It's a 2003 Toledo 1.9TDi 110 bhp.

Any advice appreciated thanks!

Iain

[cuprabob]

60k miles or 4 years whichever comes first.

If you do get the cambelt changed also get the waterpump changed at the same time.

[JustDerv]

Sorry to keep on about this topic, but I have now spoken to 2 different SEAT dealers and they insist that the interval for my car is either 90,000 miles or 9 years, so I am at a bit of a loss now since the independant is insisting it is 60k or 4 years like Cuprabob says.

Since I have a SEAT warranty for the next year, I may leave it till next year.

Iain

[cuprabob]

Just get the dealer to confirm the 90k miles / 9 years in writing and tht way if it does break while under warranty you can use it in your defence

[JustDerv]

Thanks, that was my thought too, since it's covered by warranty as long as I keep to the manufacturer servicing.

Once the warranty expires next year it'll be the first thing I get replaced!

[JustDerv]

An update to this topic, after the SEAT dealer confirmed it was 90k miles or 9 years, I then received a letter from them saying SEAT had revised the rules to 4 years

Got it done last week at a VAG independant specialist, £220 for the belt and tensioner and £40 for the water pump (thanks for the advice Cuprabob ) Total bill £260.

SEAT dealer quoted £250 (that incl. a special discount of £90 off) just for the belt - didn't ask how much extra for the water pump...I voted with my feet!

Iain

[cuprabob]

Glad you got it sorted