2.0TDi Cambelt Change

[Vidal Baboon]

Just a quick question, my cambelt is due around about now, but seeing as I can't book it in for a few weeks I was wondering if I am playing Russian Roulette!

The Passat is on the Long Life(?) servicing schedule & I am led to believe it's due at 4 years or 74,000miles.

4 years has just passed accoring to the V5.

Do these engines have a habit of letting go early? And, is it worth replacing the waterpump while it's all out?

[Dr G]

5 years or 75k across the board as far as I'm aware...

[mbrain]

As above, 5yr/75k whichever is sooner.

Definitely worth changing the waterpump as it's readily accessible...a bit of 'cheap' preventative maintenance.