Servicing and Timing Belt for a VW Bora

Funky G

Hi all,

I have a 2004 1.4 petrol VW Bora and it's due for a service soon. Another thing to point out that the timing belt is now due, as the car has done 100,000kms.

Can anyone recommend a good indy garage that can do the servicing and the timing belt at a reasonable price?

I also need new tyres soon all round so if anyone can recommend a good garage that would be great. I'm currently using continentals "contipremiumcontact 2" with about 45,000km on them - size 195 / 65 / 15

I'm based in the North Dublin area but most areas will be considered reasonably.

Thanks.

G.

bazz26

Petrol or diesel? The timing belt is due a change on the TDi every 60k miles or 5 years, which ever comes first. I think the petrol engines have similar intervals.

Given that your car is nearly 8 years old and I presume still has it's original belt, I would get it done as soon as possible as the belt is only made of rubber which perishes over time irrespective of mileage.

Nforce

It'd be a good idea to replace the water pump and t/belt tensioners at the same time.

_Kaiser_

Yep my 06 2L TDI Passat needs a service, timing belt (probably) and 4 tyres for the winter... plus theres a 99 1.9 TDI Passat that needs an oil change as well.

I never get a proper answer to this but is there anywhere worth taking it to down here (Dublin/Meath/Cavan/Louth) that won't cost me a fortune, or would I be just better going up north to the dealer (with service prices starting at £129 these days)

sean1141

george dalton just outside portlaoise. highly recomemnded. he will sort you out with tyres also

http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=57780

Nissan doctor

Drumcondra any use to anyone?

Funky G

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Drumcondra any use to anyone?

Where do you recommend Nissan Doctor?

Thanks

G.

Funky G

bazz26 wrote: »

Petrol or diesel? The timing belt is due a change on the TDi every 60k miles or 5 years, which ever comes first. I think the petrol engines have similar intervals.

Given that your car is nearly 8 years old and I presume still has it's original belt, I would get it done as soon as possible as the belt is only made of rubber which perishes over time irrespective of mileage.

1.4 petrol. Just edited my op. It's the original belt on it. I've had the car since 2005 but only in the last 2 years i've started to rack up the mileage on it.

bazz26

Funky G wrote: »

1.4 petrol. Just edited my op. It's the original belt on it. I've had the car since 2005 but only in the last 2 years i've started to rack up the mileage on it.

Then get it changed as a matter of piority. If it snaps your more than likely looking at an engine rebuild or replacement.

Funky G

bazz26 wrote: »

Then get it changed as a matter of piority. If it snaps your more than likely looking at an engine rebuild or replacement.

Cheers bazz26. Yep i know that it's a major priority. Just looking for the most cost effective way to get it done.

Nissan doctor

As a referance, we'd normally charge €350 for a full timing belt kit and water pump change on a vag 1.4 and €400 on the 1.9/2.0 tdi B6 passats.