When to change VW passat estate timing belt

taffy lulu

Should the timing belt be replaced after a certain number of miles? Thinking of getting a 2008. Dealer said he had to do a few bits and pieces with the car before its ready to sell and mentioned the timing belt. Thank you

MugMugs

taffy lulu wrote: »

Should the timing belt be replaced after a certain number of miles? Thinking of getting a 2008. Dealer said he had to do a few bits and pieces with the car before its ready to sell and mentioned the timing belt. It's a UK import with 90k miles. Thank you

Every 40k Miles IIRC

Edit: Or is it 50k Miles. I did mine every 40 anyway.

George Dalton

What engine?

taffy lulu

1.9 or 2.0 diesel

George Dalton

Replacement intervals:

1.9 TDI every 120,000km or 4 years.

2.0 TDI PD same as 1.9.

2.0 TDI CR every 180,000km or 4 years.

justbored

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Moanin

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I think there's a chain on those?

wclarke20

Generaly around the 80k mark is when the timing belt should be changed on Passats/Jettas/Golfs of that year.

A previous poster seems to have specific data per car model but if you ring the garage they should be able to tell you over the phone if it's a chain.
Expect to pay around the €450 mark

George Dalton

1.6 FSI is chain driven.

donutheadhomer

Can anyone advise on the 06 Jetta? I've 75k km on it and not done timing belt yet

tossy

EurasianBadger wrote: »

Can anyone advise on the 06 Jetta? I've 75k km on it and not done timing belt yet

Does it have an engine in it?

donutheadhomer

tossy wrote: »

Does it have an engine in it?

That would be the 1.6 petrol ooops. Had servicing done about 2 years ago in vw dealer but not even opened the bonnet since

keithclancy

EurasianBadger wrote: »

That would be the 1.6 petrol ooops. Had servicing done about 2 years ago in vw dealer but not even opened the bonnet since

Chris almighty, maybe you should check the oil level

donutheadhomer

keithclancy wrote: »

Chris almighty, maybe you should check the oil level

well its on the driveway and never see oil under it. what sort of oil do i put in?

-Corkie-

keithclancy wrote: »

Chris almighty, maybe you should check the oil level

It should be serviced every year too regardless of mileage.

keithclancy

EurasianBadger wrote: »

well its on the driveway and never see oil under it. what sort of oil do i put in?

5W30 I think.

Your car will more than likely burn oil over time, at the very least you should check it. If you leave it until you hear funny noises coming from under the bonnet its probably too late.

trixyben

EurasianBadger wrote: »

well its on the driveway and never see oil under it. what sort of oil do i put in?

For your own safety and others on the road and to keep the motor in good shape i would recommend you get a full service in a garage as 2 years is a long time motoring without anything being checked tbh

Nonoperational

EurasianBadger wrote: »

well its on the driveway and never see oil under it. what sort of oil do i put in?

You need to get the oil changed once a year ideally, but after 2 years your mad not servicing it.

George Dalton

Oil spec is 5w30 long life to VW 504.00 spec. After 2 years an oil change would definitely be a good idea.

The timing belt change interval on the 1.6 8v engine is every 4 years regardless of mileage, so you are well overdue. The good news is that the timing belt kit and water pump job on them is cheap, just to give you an idea on price we do them for €260.

donutheadhomer

George Dalton wrote: »

Oil spec is 5w30 long life to VW 504.00 spec. After 2 years an oil change would definitely be a good idea.

The timing belt change interval on the 1.6 8v engine is every 4 years regardless of mileage, so you are well overdue. The good news is that the timing belt kit and water pump job on them is cheap, just to give you an idea on price we do them for €260.

I'll drop in in for servicing then I think. is the waterpump an essential job?

keithclancy

EurasianBadger wrote: »

I'll drop in in for servicing then I think. is the waterpump an essential job?

TB + Waterpump is normal to do together.

Its very little labour since the TB is out already and its accessible.

deeks

I know this is an old thread but thought someone might be able to help. Picking up a 2008 VW Passat 1.4l petrol on Saturday. 115k kms on the clock. Someone told me today that the first thing I should ask about is when the timing belt was last replaced. Does anyone know how often they should be replaced on that model?

George Dalton

The 1.4TSI engine uses a chain rather than a belt. There is no recommended replacement interval for the chain. It is only ever replaced if/when required.

innocent_lover

Hi, when should i change timibg belt on passat 1.6tdi bluemotion 2011.current milage is 100,000 km

vandriver

innocent_lover wrote: »

Hi, when should i change timibg belt on passat 1.6tdi bluemotion 2011.current milage is 100,000 km

4 years or 140k miles

innocent_lover

vandriver wrote: »

4 years or 140k miles

How much it will cost to change water pump & timing belt for this type of engines. Thx

George Dalton

About €400.

innocent_lover

George Dalton wrote: »

About €400.

Is it with independent or with vw garage?

vandriver

George is an Indy,so that's probably what he quoted.

George Dalton

There's not much difference in price between a VW dealer and an independent with these. Most VW dealers are running some kind of offer for around €400.

Mrs W

I have a 131 1.6 diesel Passat with 88k, anyone know when it should be done?

vandriver

Mrs W wrote: »

I have a 131 1.6 diesel Passat with 88k, anyone know when it should be done?

140,000 miles or 4 years(so in your case 4 years)