hi all,
I recently posted that VW have changed their above for a cambelt change at 125K miles only, with no time limit.
My van (T6.1, T32, converted, Dec 19, 150/DSG) is coming out of warranty soon.
So advice please - would you get this (Cambelt/pump) changed soon or not? What's your...
Hi everyone, I just purchased a t6 2019, 2.0 diesel
It’s on 83k miles
Should I look into having the cambelt done it hasn’t had one previously and I’m gonna turn it into my own camper van so Ideally I don’t want it blowing up.
Many thanks
Seen a kombi '21 plate with 80k miles on it. I asked as part of the haggling with the dealer whether new cambelt could be fitted due to the milage/age.
He said its 133k miles when it needs doing. Is this more or less the guidance now?
...a froend of mine took his to a dealer and was called halfwat through the work that they need to do a interim service as part of the cam-belt replacement when he had had that done only 6 months previous.
I know they now say 120,000km with no time limit for a cambelt but I want peace of mind.
Hello all,
Having my Cambelt and Waterpump replaced tomorrow along with Aux Belt & New tensioner.
Local VW Specialist is £699 + £150 =£849.00 £849 inc VAT.
Using genuine parts.
It’s been a while since I’ve had a Cambelt (6 years and, I paid £480 all in last time).
Is this the going rate?
Having discovered that VW has done away on the time element on cambelt changes due (it is rumoured to improvements in belts) I am wondering how I can make sure that I am buying a belt of the right quality? My original belt was a Dayco belt (with teflon finish on the teeth). Dayco list the...
Just got my 2017 t6 back after MOT, service , cambelt and water pump change. The garage dod the MOT yesterday and it passed no problem, after the service and cambelt change the brake lights wouldn't go off. They say they have checked and didn't damage anything. Nothing shows on diagnostics...
Hi all,
Hoping for some wise advice.
I’ve seen a 2017 plate kombi for sale. 72k miles.
Owner says they’ve had the van since 2018 and bought direct from Leightons.
Says Cambelt went around three months ago and it’s now had a full engine rebuild.
Is this something to steer well clear of?
Cheers
I think its because the auxiliary belt gets forced in through the crankshaft seal (after snapping due to the forces exerted) ,behind the crankshaft pulley,interfering with the cambelt, and causing engine damage.
EDIT , or rather pieces of said shredded belt
Hi, First time changing a cambelt on a T6 (2019 startline). I have watched the well reviewed VAG video on youtube which i am following. However, I have lined the crank pulley up to the TDC mark on the casing and the locking pin slides into the cam pulley….great, but the HPFP mark is way off...
Did any of the broken belt get underneath the cambelt cover? It has been know for a broken alternator belt to make the cam belt either jump teeth or snap.
Hi there,
I'm looking round to find a specialist recommendation for cambelt work on a t6 in the Evesham/worcestershire area.
I've been quoted £925 for cambelt & WP. Tensioner aux belt and the crankshaft seal. Non genuine parts so I'm wondering if that seems a tad steep and there are any...
It's all in here.
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/cambelt-water-pump-replacement-official-guidance.16418/
Basically, it's now up to you.
But if it was me, at 5 years, I'd change it.
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