When to change a timing belt on Octavia vRS TDi

[Mysticality]

What did it cost you? Someone earlier was talking about buying belt kits off ebay for not much

Quoted $1,580 but got for $1,250 from Camden GTI

EDIT: Combined with 135,000km service!

[woofy]

I'm guessing the TDI is different timing to the petrol as that was a long interval for changing belts.

[Umai Naa!!]

Negative.

All the same at 105K or 7 years.

[MountainBikeMike]

So I should disregard what I read about it being done at 160-180k clicks abd get it done asap at 118k?

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[Diesel_vert]

I'm guessing the TDI is different timing to the petrol as that was a long interval for changing belts.

In Europe, CR TDI engines also have a replacement interval of either 180 000 km or 210 000 km (depending on the engine code) with no time interval. For countries with high dust levels (e.g. Australia), the interval is reduced to 120 000 km.

Nevertheless, the recommended replacement interval in Australia is 105 000 km/7 years.

So I should disregard what I read about it being done at 160-180k clicks abd get it done asap at 118k?

The belt is capable of lasting up to 180 000 km, but only in ideal operating conditions.

Note that there is absolutely no reason why it cannot fail beforehand.

The driving conditions and the operating environment in Australia, in most cases, would prevent the belt from reaching that interval without failing, hence the reduced replacement intervals.

It remains up to the owner to decide when to replace the timing belt, but disregard the recommended replacement intervals at your own risk.

[Umai Naa!!]

I've seen a few fail around the 130,000klm mark.

I cringe when I read and hear that people are pushing close to that.

[MountainBikeMike]

I've seen a few fail around the 130,000klm mark.

I cringe when I read and hear that people are pushing close to that.

Sigh.. thanks for the last two replies. I'll get it done asap.

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[dArK5HaD0w]

I'm guessing the TDI is different timing to the petrol as that was a long interval for changing belts.

the petrol tsi is chain driven...........

[Umai Naa!!]

the petrol tsi is chain driven...........

Early ones weren't.

[MountainBikeMike]

Ok, well theres no way I can afford to replace this **** right now. Im angered now because the money Ive had to spend on my Crewman just to sell it inflated like no tomorrow, I thought I was finally done with maintenance... And now the car is in for a wheel bearing, and looking at the blue smoke coming out. Im doing the cam follower tomorrow.

So I found THIS DIY which, while it isn't easy at all, seems "easy enough". I think I can tackle it. I've had a play replacing the accessories pulley before so I've been down in that area.. its a start



I've also found a Genuine kit on ebay HERE, but need to find one with a water pump as well, or get that separately.

Do you guys have any words of wisdom/concerns before I go ahead with this? I will also get a quote to get it done, but it seems it will be at least $500-700 labour to even fit the ebay kit.....