Newbie just bought a van!

[Jayzee]

Hey all, I'm new and just bought a converted T6. by 8 ball conversions.

Got a question on the timing belt, the previous owner said this was replaced in 2023 at 40k miles, it's now 58k miles.
Unfortunately the previous owner couldn't find any documentation the timing belt was changed, and the garage he used has changed systems so can't advise either way.
Is there anyway for a garage to see if it's been replaced? To be fair he did knock the price down to get a cambelt replacement. There's 1,500 miles to the next service, so I will be getting that done early.

Also, do you recommend a habitation check for the gas etc?

I've got lots to research...

 

[JumpShip]

Hi Jayzee and welcome , now there's one sure thing on this forum and you'll need to show us what you've bought (we all like pics) .
Come on , don't be shy .

 

[R8N XX]

Hi and welcome. My advice is if you have no proof. Just get it changed. It’s the safest way. The regrets if it hasn’t been changed would be awful. Plus the peace of mind it brings is worth the expense.

 

[Jayzee]

Thanks guys!

Yeah, I'm gonna get everything changed as I'll probably keep this for a while. Now I'm not sure who to use for a service+cam belts for a van, would you use your normal car garage? The tradesmen I know send there vans there. VW charge £1,400 all in - which is a bit steep!

 

[Sasquatch]

VW charge £1,400 all in - which is a bit steep!

It's a lot, but comes with a 2 year warranty on the parts.

Personally I'd never use pattern parts for this job, and it seems daft to buy OE items only to lose the 2 year warranty by having someone else fit them.

On the other hand, it's a fairly safe bet theyll easily survive 2 years if a skilled engineer does the job, and the hundreds of quid saved is always nice to have, so one pays ones money and takes ones choice.

Whoever does it, steer clear of Gates or Unipart type pattern gear.

 

[Paul Sussex]

Thanks guys!

Yeah, I'm gonna get everything changed as I'll probably keep this for a while. Now I'm not sure who to use for a service+cam belts for a van, would you use your normal car garage? The tradesmen I know send there vans there. VW charge £1,400 all in - which is a bit steep!

Depending on where you are in Hampshire Bognor may be in reach and @BognorMotors have a good reputation.

 

[Badjamin]

Welcime to the forum! Proof if van required please! We love a new van pic!

 

[Sim60]

VW have changed its guidance on timing belt replacement- if you use the search function there’s a huge thread about this.
Is it 210,000 km now?

Of course you may want to change it sooner for peace of mind….

Simon