When to change a timing belt on Octavia vRS TDi

[Umai Naa!!]

Good work!

[woofy]

Good work, you just reminded me of why I don't do these bigger jobs anymore....lol...one thing, I thought the coolant was a certain grade made up with distilled water etc as a lifetime fill?

[MountainBikeMike]

Good work, you just reminded me of why I don't do these bigger jobs anymore....lol...one thing, I thought the coolant was a certain grade made up with distilled water etc as a lifetime fill?

You loose it all from having to do the water pump... I tried to save some but just couldn't be bothered and thought I may as well have new coolant after 120k

[woofy]

Sorry I meant isn't it a special grade with a long life, ie the genuine coolant.

[Socceroo]

Hmmm, I was wondering about this today. I have an 08 Octavia at 119k. The book says change the timing belt at 150k. The suggestions here would suggest ASAP!! Yeh?

[Umai Naa!!]

Correct.

105K or 7 years, whichever comes first.

[brad]

Hmmm, I was wondering about this today. I have an 08 Octavia at 119k. The book says change the timing belt at 150k. The suggestions here would suggest ASAP!! Yeh?

Unfortunately, yes. You've got a 120km service due soon - get it done then. Best you start ringing round for estimates as prices vary by about $500. Ask what parts they are changinging - some do the water pump & idler pulleys, some don't.

edit: If you have DSG trans then that is due at 120km as well

[Mysticality]

I did mine at 135,000km due to financial constraints, the belt was a tad stretched but otherwise fine... Car was only about 20 months old at the time though.

Camden GTI did the work

[Socceroo]

I did mine at 135,000km due to financial constraints, the belt was a tad stretched but otherwise fine... Car was only about 20 months old at the time though.

Camden GTI did the work

Some idea of prices? Does anyone know where to get kits from non-dealers in Sydney? Are the ebay ones from O/S any good?

[brad]

If you buy from OS then generally they don't recognise Skoda except in the UK.

Try these places

Eurocarparts.com

carparts4less.co.uk Try using promo code saveme75 usually gets another 7.5% off

VW Parts - Audi Parts - AVS Car Parts

postage might be an issue though...

[Socceroo]

Thanks Brad,

I'm currently emailing a NZ supplier of genuine skoda parts who have a flat shipping rate to Aus. I'll let you know how I go.

[Mysticality]

I think I paid about $1,200 for the service... But call to check. Speak to Matt.