Passat TDi 110 cambelt

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Wed 21 Jun 2006 09:34
Passat TDi 110 cambelt - Morris Ox
Some straight advice please. Our 99V Passat TDi 110 is approaching 60k and I want to know whether the cambelt needs replacing at that point or whether we have any leeway.

Having had a 1.8 20V in the past I know how crucial the cambelt cycle can be on Passats, so can someone tell me the scheduled replacement and whether it's an absolute must on the dot.

Ta
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Wed 21 Jun 2006 10:27
Passat TDi 110 cambelt - jc2
40k???
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Wed 21 Jun 2006 10:29
Passat TDi 110 cambelt - BB
Get it done asap.
IIRC, Cambelt change for a Tdi Passat is a front end off job and will cost you around £350-£400 from VW.
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Wed 21 Jun 2006 15:27
Passat TDi 110 cambelt - GregSwain
For that engine it's a 60k or 6 year interval I think, but obviously there's some leeway depending on the way the car's been driven etc etc. I've known people with a Citroen Xantia TD (72k interval) to leave it till 80k, but it's a risk!

Technically your belt change is already overdue because the car's approaching 7 years old. If I were you I'd ring a few decent independant places for quotes and get it done ASAP.
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Wed 21 Jun 2006 15:46
Passat TDi 110 cambelt - Collos25
VAG lowered the mileage on Passats for cam belt change check with a VAG agent but in Germany its 60,000km
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