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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294   
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Ok I have had two bits of conflicting advice....
Firstly I was told the Cam belts on my 90 300TDi should be changed every 70K. And secondly I was told dont bother replacing it as they never fail.... So the question is what should I do or does anyone have a definative answer for me? Thank you..... |
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18th Mar 2013 10:37am |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6041  
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70k BEFORE it fails!
all cambelts need changing. Tdi only has one cambelt. easy to do on a 300 too. |
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18th Mar 2013 11:03am |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294
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Thank you Jim....will get it done during the next service.....
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18th Mar 2013 11:07am |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294
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Been quoted Under £600 for a mojor service including Cam belt change!!
I didnt think that was too bad at all....  |
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18th Mar 2013 4:42pm |
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| Diablo Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 335 
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Is that for a gold plated belt??!
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18th Mar 2013 5:23pm |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294
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Is that expensive??
Thanks War pig I will ask them if thats ok. |
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18th Mar 2013 9:33pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7706 
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you will prob find that what ever timing belt is needed has already been done, bit as mentioned its worth asking. i do mine every 3 years regardless, for the cost of a belt and a few pulleys its worth it. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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18th Mar 2013 10:24pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748  
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Think I paid about £150 for my local indi LR garage to so it all. Bit it was some time ago so can't recall the exact price.
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19th Mar 2013 10:41am |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294
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So for a big service and Cam belt change thats not too bad then really!
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19th Mar 2013 11:00am |
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| Diablo Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 335
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I'm a complete novice when it comes to costs though, so I may be unfair. I just buy the bits and do it all myself.
I guess it depends what's included in a major service. Filters, cam belt, coolant, brake fluid - what else? Parts would be around £100 I would think. |
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19th Mar 2013 1:14pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7706
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wow that is good going, did you supply the parts/filters/oils? Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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19th Mar 2013 2:09pm |
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| Tompoole Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 822 
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I'd say £400-£500 inc vat . for oils , belt and kit is reasonable
If idlers, tensioners all oils and good check over completed. Trouble is finding someone that will actually check the truck over. Most just drop oil , change filters, and not check it over ie Preventitive maintenance ........ Have fun be happy |
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24th Mar 2013 9:52am |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Sorry, that was just for the cambelt change, with new pulley (or whatever its called). Garage supplied everything. |
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24th Mar 2013 7:14pm |
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