Vw Passat TDI 54 Cambelt change

[Greggo]

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[dib]

It's 4 years OR 60000 miles, whichever comes soonest.

[SMEG]

Hi,
VW now recommend 4 years or 60,000 miles.

I asked the same question at my local VW Specialist who said they had never had a Passat in with a snapped belt under 60,000 but it was my choice.
I got them to change mine at 4 years and 39,000 miles on the clock, i did not want to take the risk of destroying the engine.

Your choice mate but use a good VW Independant Specialist and at least you will save money on main dealer prices.

Make sure you get a new water pump with metal impellers fitted,and all the auxillary drive belts fitted at the same time as the belt and adjuster.

All done for approx £275.00.

[hughie]

.. thought I saw somewhere that the later 04 Passat cambelt change is every 80k????

[Greggo]

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[Greggo]

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[PeteK]

I think it is normal for EGR valves to leak a small amount of oil out of the holes in the side. Many people change them unnecesarily for this reason. Last time I checked, my car had a thin film of oil on. As long as it's only a small amount I wouldn't worry about it.

[Big G]

I think it is normal for EGR valves to leak a small amount of oil out of the holes in the side. Many people change them unnecesarily for this reason. Last time I checked, my car had a thin film of oil on. As long as it's only a small amount I wouldn't worry about it.


I agree mines exactly the same and i'm not concerned about it at all.

[Greggo]

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