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timing belt/chain query

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:26 pm
by holly079782
Hi all, I hope you don't mind but i have a non bmw related question.......
I don't really know a huge amount about cars hence why i would like to ask when i should have the timing belt changed on my vw golf 1.6 petrol 2003. It's done just over 60k

any help on this would be great

Thanks

Dave

Re: timing belt/chain query

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:28 pm
by capnmchl
Engine code and annual mileage? 16v or 8v? Longlife servicing or regular intervals?

Answer those and I'll grant you an answer.

TBH, I expect the interval to be every 48 months (4 years). So you better change it if it's never been changed.

Re: timing belt/chain query

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:30 pm
by maxfield
I believe belt replacement on VWs is 60k and 4 years.

Re: timing belt/chain query

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:32 pm
by capnmchl
AD is showing in big red letters:

Renew every 48 months regardless of mileage

For all the 1.6's I've bothered to check

Re: timing belt/chain query

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:38 pm
by holly079782
Hi all, not sure of engine code but we do approx 20k a year. Thank you for all your advise everyone. Any idea of what sort of price i will expect to pay?