How to tell you need a new timing belt?

Brett3335 · 04-30-2008, 11:00 PM

Is there a way to tell when the timing belt needs to be replaced? Or do i just need it changed every 60k miles or so

ini · 05-02-2008, 04:33 AM

It used to be 60K miles or every 4 years, whichever comes first.

Take off the top timing cover and examine the belt for wear, measure width (i.e wear limit 22mm on TDI upto 99).

solorider · 05-03-2008, 08:39 AM

also have a look at the belt to see if there are lines visible on the flat face of the belt,if there is then the belt is due very shortly

Brett3335 · 05-03-2008, 03:45 PM

Alright thanks for the help guys

mackuk · 05-03-2008, 04:11 PM

I think one way of looking at this is, if you arent sure if it's needed or not, then it probably is, just to be safe. Belts breaking can cost a fortune for repairs. 20 valves. not good!

Mack.

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05-03-2008, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
solorider Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Gallery: (0)	also have a look at the belt to see if there are lines visible on the flat face of the belt,if there is then the belt is due very shortly

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Brett3335 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10 Gallery: (0)	Alright thanks for the help guys

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mackuk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 34 Gallery: (0)	I think one way of looking at this is, if you arent sure if it's needed or not, then it probably is, just to be safe. Belts breaking can cost a fortune for repairs. 20 valves. not good! Mack.

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