1.9 SDI Cambelt change??

Saddo · Post by **Saddo** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:33 pm

Hi Guys

My wifes polo sdi is coming up to 52 k (53 plate) MOT is due soon so i was wondering if the cambelt is due for a change or is it chain driven???

any idea???

Tony

chris4500uk · Post by **chris4500uk** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:43 pm

i think its the same as the tdi, belt driven.

not sure if the same mileage applys, got mine done at 80k

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:56 pm

Its a belt driven cam-shaft.

VW recommend a change at about 60k I think... an origonal belt could last you up to in excess of 100k but if it does snap - get your wallet ready!!

Saddo · Post by **Saddo** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:12 pm

Well

I thought i would update you all

Rang a couple of VW dealers for quotes

Work to be done:-

Cambelt tensioner pully, waterpump and 60k service

VW dealer 1

Â£890

VW dealer 2

740

VW indi (fully trained VW Mechanics Originally from dealer 2)

Â£420 all in, all VW parts and fully garenteed

No need to guess where im going

Tony

TDI_Burd · Post by **TDI_Burd** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:12 pm

I was told with my 1.4 TDI its 40K miles or every 4 years so i got my kit from dingbro for 70 quid and the boyfriend fitted the belt

ive not done the miles yet but the car is 5 this year lol so it was a bit over due