Cambelt Change

[Leigh20VT]

i did search before posting this,

when does the camblet kit need to be replaced on a cupra,
its been done at 53k in 2006,
and its now on 83k, should i look into getting this done pretty soon?

 

[chris_200120vt]

would say no cambelt is due every 60k or every 4 years if it was me would change it around 95-100k

 

[Leigh20VT]

ive spoked to a specialist earlier,he said 4 years would be the absolute maximum as they deteriorate,
he has quoted me £260 all in to replace the belt, tensioning roller, water pump and coolant,
seems fair so i might just get it done and out the way

 

[litcan91]

Hello everyone, i have got a seat leon 1.6 sx 2004, and from what i have researched it looks like i have to change the cambelt at 60k however i have already done 70k and still not sure wether its worth changin or not? as i feel that its better to leave the genuin factory part on then have it interfierd with! Please help Alex

 

[Leigh20VT]

get it done as if it snaps/slips/fails you could be looking at a bigger bill than £200 - £300,
im talking rebuild or engine transplant

 

[litcan91]

Yeah thats what i am concerned about, dont know if you'd know the answer to this but do the seat dealers usually give warranty on the cambelt fitted? as for example, if i get it changed, and 20k later something goes wrong with this one?

 

[Leigh20VT]

Yeah thats what i am concerned about, dont know if you'd know the answer to this but do the seat dealers usually give warranty on the cambelt fitted? as for example, if i get it changed, and 20k later something goes wrong with this one?

Yeah im pretty sure they do if in doubt give them a tinkle.

 

[chris_200120vt]

if you order the parts from david t sere motors they come with a 2 year warranty no mater who fits them, as that is what i did with mine lucky for me one of my tenants does a lot of vw warranty work so it is the same as taking to the dealers, jct600 leeds quoted me £350 to do the cambelt and needed the car for 24 hours what a set of

 

[benh999]

At the end of the day cam belts are Rubber and even if you dont do the mileage, rubber will still perish over time.

My specialist says, you can change the cambelt or you can risk having 20 bent valves, I know whats cheaper.

 

[Leigh20VT]

My specialist says, you can change the cambelt or you can risk having 20 bent valves, I know whats cheaper.

Tell me about it dude, im getting this done this week hopefully, rather be £260 out of pocket, than to have to fork out god knows how much on a rebuild anyday

 

[litcan91]

Tell me about it dude, im getting this done this week hopefully, rather be £260 out of pocket, than to have to fork out god knows how much on a rebuild anyday

Il book in mine too lol Thanks for the advice!