Cambelt change interval

**cdti** · 04-03-2011,07:22 PM

What is the cambelt change interval for the 1.9 TDi and 2.0 TDi MK5's. Both are manual and will be one of the earlier models, up to 2006.

**A4 Lad** · 04-03-2011,07:30 PM

Personally I would recomend 60'000 or 5 years as a good rule. The timing belt interval may be 80'000 but will your water pump last till then ? Thats why I would say 60'000 or 5 years

**cdti** · 05-03-2011,12:23 AM

Is that the vw recommended interval? Also is that the same for both engines and the years I specify as they are different for later years arent they?

**A4 Lad** · 05-03-2011,07:59 AM

What year and milage is on them ?

**onzarob** · 05-03-2011,09:32 PM

The interval for pre 2006 in 4 years or 60K miles later versions of the 1.9 are 80K or 4 years. But i would stick with the 60k as £400 is better then a £2K + engine rebuild

**cdti** · 05-03-2011,10:55 PM

54/2004, 76K 2.0 TDi and 04/2004, 75k 1.9 TDI.

**A4 Lad** · 05-03-2011,11:13 PM

Well, as we have both advised. They are past their stage of needing replaced so your on thin ice

**cdti** · 05-03-2011,11:16 PM

I dont have either, I am looking at buying them, thats why I need to know the intervals.

So are you correct Bangor Lad or onzarob?

I think you both agree on 60K but is it 4 or 5 years?

**A4 Lad** · 06-03-2011,12:20 AM

Originally Posted by cdti

I dont have either, I am looking at buying them, thats why I need to know the intervals.

So are you correct Bangor Lad or onzarob?

I think you both agree on 60K but is it 4 or 5 years?

Im confused as both of the vehicles have over 60 k on them ?¿
To clarify, the vehicles require their timing belt kit & water pump replaced at which ever comes first. Distance or Time. In your case, both are over 60 k so Distance is the reason that they need replaced