How often should a timing belt be changed on a VW Golf?
every 70,000 to 100,000 miles
Many mechanics recommend replacing them every 70,000 to 100,000 miles. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with your Volkswagen owner’s manual. There will often be useful information there on when to change parts such as timing belts.
Does a petrol golf have a timing belt?
The 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI and 1.8 TSI turbocharged petrol engines all use timing chains and the rest have timing belts.
How much is a Volkswagen timing belt?
The average cost for a Volkswagen Jetta timing belt replacement is between $840 and $979. Labor costs are estimated between $532 and $671 while parts are priced at $308. This range is based on the number and age of Volkswagen Jetta’s on the road.
When to change timing belt on 2007 VW Golf?
I was not able to find a 1.4 liter engine for any of the 2007 VW Golf or GTi models. On page 62 (68) of the PDF you linked, all 2007 VW GTi/Golf have 2.0 liter engines and recommends the belt be changed at 90K (likely miles, not kilometers).
How often should you replace the cambelt on a VW?
Volkswagen cambelt intervals vary depending on model and in our opinion can often be too long, which can lead to extensive and expensive engine damage. We recommend the following cambelt replacement intervals: Model. Interval. 1.4 / 1.6 16v. 40k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 8v. 60k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 TDI CR.
How many miles does a timing belt change take?
• 2006-2008 VW Passat change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) B6 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Jetta change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Golf change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis.
When to change the cambelt on a GTI Mk7?
If only the pixies had got to the clutch of the DSG 7 gearbox, or the clutch of a manual GTI mk7 and made that last a ‘lifetime’, or maybe they did and got confused about what ‘lifetime’ to use – maybe that of a sick looking goldfish. My word of advice – change the coolant after 5 years, the corrosion inhibitors are completely finished by then.