Cambelt change - when?

[mooonthemoon]

Hi there, new to this forum - hope it wil be useful and friendly.

I have a Year 2000 1.8t audi A6.
Can anybody advise when the cambelt is due on these?


Thank you

[scouzzer1964]

60.000 mark, is ideal

cheers

mark

[Suresh S]

Originally Posted by scouzzer1964

60.000 mark, is ideal

cheers

mark

Hi Guys...

Sorry to intrude on your post but i gotta 2001 A4 1.9tdi with 55k miles.....im told by Audi that the belt should be changed every 4 years or 60k miles whichever comes first.....ive also asked an independant dealership n they say it should be changed at 60k miles.... the reason im asking is cos ive just had a service n im due n MOT, but wud rather wait for the 60k miles to come around cos money is tight at the mo.......... hope u can appreciate that??

are there any checks i could do to verify the cambelt requires changing? i understand the consequences if it does snap sooner which wud leave me even more outta pocket but i would just some reassurance that its ok to drive till 60k comes around....


Cheers guys ur help is much appreciated.

[a8 tech]

remove the cambelt cover and inspect both sides of the belt for cracking

[TerryMales]

Do not try to save money on a old cam belt ,you must change it when audi says so or it will destroy the engine if it breaks