When to change a timing belt on Octavia vRS TDi

[woofy]

I think people have had the 60k service who do more kms, but so far I think I'm almost the first to hit the 60k/4yrs later this year simultaneously. Mine is a TFSI though and was bought late Nov 08, there should have been since Oct last year the first cars hitting the 4yr mark though. The timing belt is actually 90k/4yrs whichever hits first.

[wfdTamar]

So anyone had the 4 year/60,000km service on a TDI engine and did it require a timing belt change? Cost of service?

[woofy]

Its most likely a worldwide supply issue, I get the impression that Skoda Oz get last dibs on anything.

[Riker]

Yep, I thought the same about the $450 increase for MY12 but decided not to question it yet. If I continue on & buy the RS i'll negotiate the removal of the $450 then.

They said delivery is longer for higher spec cars () & also mentioned they are seeing the order book fill faster than in the past. The current order book closes in the next 3-4 weeks apparently. The previous order book closed in the last two weeks with those orders expected in December.

Make what you will of those dealer comments I have mentioned but it certainly seems the popularity of Skoda's is increasing....

[woofy]

Hmmm adding in a $100 part and increasing the price? Bit strange they are now saying Jan/Feb, usually they make it here before then, maybe demand still isn't coping.

TSI are definitely chain, and the TSFI were defnitely belts, thats why it was odd that people are getting told to change the chains so early. Its already bad enough that the people with belts are getting told prematurely as well.

[Riker]

I was at Skoda Artarmon on the weekend pricing up a fully specced RS 147TSI DSG wagon. Apart from being pleasantly surprised with the quote (even before negotiation) I asked about whether the 147TSI has a timing belt or chain. One guy said belt, another chain. A quick look here & my question is answered, it is a chain, thankfully....

Was also advised new orders from now will be MY12 (delivery Jan-Feb 2012) & the only change to MY11 cars will be the standard fitment of Bluetooth. Price increases by $450.

Thanks fella's....

[bobski]

Its funny hey, I feel like an ******** questioning them at every turn, but you really have to. Some of these dealer servicing operations are downright shonky.

[Transporter]

Or they changed them again, one way of making extra cash ?

hmm....... they wouldn't do that. Would they?

[ian]

Which weren't replaced at 30,000km service. (most likely)

Or they changed them again, one way of making extra cash ?

[Transporter]

They changed all the filters in the service too - pollen, air, etc

Which weren't replaced at 30,000km service. (most likely)

[Ocy_RS_TDi_Kombi]

They changed all the filters in the service too - pollen, air, etc

[woofy]

The 45k one is a minor, you paid what I paid for a major service.

[ian]

Hi Guys

I just had the 45k service done on my Octavia vRS TDi at Richmond Skoda. Other than costing $650 (I think they are charging Audi pricing for a Skoda), the new service guy (don't know if Lenard is still there?) told me the timing belt may need to be changed at 60k - the car is just over 2 years old. I looked at the service manual and all I could find was 180k. Can someone please confirm if it's 180k or sooner?

BTW they quoted $1,350 to change the timing belt - at these prices it's cheaper to run a V8 Commodore!

Thanks

I thought the 45,000 service was only an oil and filter change and checks, i was quoted $440 at penrith Vw but went to Camden GTI and was charged $220. And the belt on the 2.0ltr diesel is due at 105 km

[brad]

Flaws in a BMW?
Wash your mouth out with soap. I've seen their TV and print ads and BMW's are perfect, their ads say so!


(I've also had 25 continuous years of BMW service costs so my actual opinion does vary somewhat)

Would have one in a heartbeat. I'm hoping that either a 1er coupe or maybe a 3er wagon (all pre-loved) will be affordable when I'm finished with the Octy.

I enjoyed working on BMWs but the pay was lousy. 535 was my favourite (to drive & work on).

[K1W1]

60k timing belts & plastic water pumps plus a few other flaws IIRC.

Flaws in a BMW?
Wash your mouth out with soap. I've seen their TV and print ads and BMW's are perfect, their ads say so!


(I've also had 25 continuous years of BMW service costs so my actual opinion does vary somewhat)