VW Golf Mk5 1.4 petrol - Timing belt renewal periods.

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Sat 23 Oct 2010 15:57
VW Golf Mk5 1.4 petrol - Timing belt renewal periods. - lordtrev

There seems to be a lot of conflicting advice about when to renew the timing belt and associated parts (water pump, tensioner etc.) My VW Golf owners handbook states:-

CHECK at 60,000 miles then every 20,000 miles. REPLACE every 80,000 miles.

There is no mention of a time period in years but, although my Golf has only done 25,500 miles, my local main dealer has sent me a letter saying it should be replaced NOW because it's 4 years old!

What would be the best advice to follow, mileage only or mlieage AND years?

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Sat 23 Oct 2010 21:15
VW Golf Mk5 1.4 petrol - Timing belt renewal periods. - Dutchie

I would have the time belt replaced after 4 years.Even on a low mileage there is still wear and tear stop start driving.

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