Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.4CL - Cambelt change

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Wed 26 Mar 2008 12:02
1996 1.4CL - Cambelt change - kiss (keep it simple)
I have inherited an immaculate 1996 Polo 1.4CL with 18000 miles. The engine bay is almost like new, car drives beautifully, and has always been garaged. I don't think the cambelt has been changed. Should I get it done ASAP? Engine is AEX

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 26/03/2008 at 12:34

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Wed 26 Mar 2008 12:05
1.4 Cambelt change - piston power
Yes just on the age of it if you don't know the history it would be well worth having a kit fitted, and the aux belt too.
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Wed 26 Mar 2008 17:16
1.4 Cambelt change - maltrap
you might want to renew the water pump whilst you're at it.
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Fri 23 May 2008 16:50
1996 1.4CL - Cambelt change - South East Steve
I would replace it,
I've just been quoted £130 incl. VAT to fit a cambelt to a 1997 golf MK3 - with 77k on the clock -

it is far better and for piece of mind to have a new belt to avoid costly failure.

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/05/2008 at 19:50

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