Cambelt change interval advice

[Paul W.]

Hi. I enquired of VWCS as to the cambelt change interval for our 2020 Coast. The advice was 133,000 miles and no time interval. Have others got the same for their 150 DSG Californias?

 

[WelshGas]

Hi. I enquired of VWCS as to the cambelt change interval for our 2020 Coast. The advice was 133,000 miles and no time interval. Have others got the same for their 150 DSG Californias?

That’s correct.

 

[TripleBee]

Mine (T5.1, 140hp manual) has a lifespan of 210000km, no time.
I changed mine at 160000km, after 11 years. Still looked as if it would have made it until the mileage mark.
I changed everything at that time: waterpump, all the tensioners and guiding rollers, including the aux belt, tensioner and guiding roller.

 

[Paul W.]

That’s correct.

Thanks. Had seen such conflicting views on this but I suppose it depends on the year and model.

 

[Paul W.]

Mine (T5.1, 140hp manual) has a lifespan of 210000km, no time.
I changed mine at 160000km, after 11 years. Still looked as if it would have made it until the mileage mark.
I changed everything at that time: waterpump, all the tensioners and guiding rollers, including the aux belt, tensioner and guiding roller.

Yes I think I’d still look to change it at 100,000 anyway just to be sure.

 

[PeteS]

I had my van serviced last week and I asked about the recommendations for the Cambelt. They said 135000 miles I think but the thought that going near this figure could be a recipe for disaster. The technician said on this own cars he changes the belt a lot more often than that and he said he changes the oil at 6000 miles. I guess if you can do it yourself then the tasks are fairly cheap.
One thing I did ask was would the all in one warranty cover a cambelt failure and the service manager replied no but VW might give a 40 % contribution to the costs for vehicles under 6 years old.
So my concern is that if I follow the VW recommendations then I could not claim on the warranty. Does anyone know if this is true and has anyone been able to claim for a claim failure under warranty.

 

[gogavin]

I changed mine at 72k 2017. Just to be safe.

 

[colintfcolintf]

I had my van serviced last week and I asked about the recommendations for the Cambelt. They said 135000 miles I think but the thought that going near this figure could be a recipe for disaster. The technician said on this own cars he changes the belt a lot more often than that and he said he changes the oil at 6000 miles. I guess if you can do it yourself then the tasks are fairly cheap.
One thing I did ask was would the all in one warranty cover a cambelt failure and the service manager replied no but VW might give a 40 % contribution to the costs for vehicles under 6 years old.
So my concern is that if I follow the VW recommendations then I could not claim on the warranty. Does anyone know if this is true and has anyone been able to claim for a claim failure under warranty.

Hi Pete,
Who did the service for you, and were you happy with them?
Cheers
Colin

 

[PeteS]

Hi Colin
I have used the dealers in Bristol in the past and they have been ok. I was recommended the dealers in Hereford. In the end I went back to Eurovans Crawley where I brought from as they have been very good to me in the past.

 

[colintfcolintf]

Hi Colin
I have used the dealers in Bristol in the past and they have been ok. I was recommended the dealers in Hereford. In the end I went back to Eurovans Crawley where I brought from as they have been very good to me in the past.

Many thanks Pete.
Looking for DSG oil change (and filter) soon. Not sure if to try Bristol, or go back up to Hereford

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

If your visiting the Lake District, then Hadwins in South Lakes are a VW car garage that services VWCV, and they are very reasonable for most things during warranty periods. Once a warranty or Service plan has expired I go independent specialist and save a large fortune!

 

[PeteS]

The minor problem I fine with Bristol is it takes so long to get a booking. With just over a month to go for my MoT they had to squeeze me in otherwise it was after my MoT expired. Even then it was because I had used them in the past they managed to fit me in.
I have been recommended Hereford but in the end when back to the dealer I brought it from as they have looked after in the past.