Timing Belt interval?

[sssstew]

Guys

Just a quick easy one (done a search and the first page results didnt say), what is the timing belt change interval on the mk5 GTI?

Cheers
Stew

[VW VR6]

Try read this : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzwC...5OTExYjBj/edit maybe help.

[Jmac]

105k or every 5yrs whichever comes first

[Umai Naa!!]

8 years now, Jimmy.

But who'd run that sort of risk?

[Jmac]

Wow, i wont promote that man, thats asking a lot. I do remember back when i was at Audi and was at a certain training course there was talk of very long intervals but still 120k back then, this was when the oval crank pulleys were introduced to unload the belt. That was short lived though so whats changed?? Belts are strong ive pulled cars for a laugh with them, but still its a long time, with regards to ks is it still 105K, im sticking to that for sure , i think ill also stick to 5 yrs at least, 8 way too long
Cheers
Jmac

[buzuki]

its actually 7 years . . .

[Umai Naa!!]

Whoops, my bad.

Been out of dealership land too long.

[phaeton]

Did Mums TDI at 6 years

[sssstew]

Try read this : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzwC...5OTExYjBj/edit maybe help.

Cool thanks, this says 120k i think from the way i read it.

105k or every 5yrs whichever comes first

This makes more sense to me from my past experience of VAG and timing belts.

Cheers

[Diesel_vert]

Try read this : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzwC...5OTExYjBj/edit maybe help.

In the workshop manual that you've linked, it states that for the 2.0 l petrol engines, the timing belt should be inspected at 90 000 km, and then every 30 000 km. The change interval is 180 000 km. There is no time interval.

However, different markets may have different intervals than what is written in the workshop manual.

So people need to exercise some caution - do not assume the above information in that workshop manual (or anything else one finds on the internet) applies to all markets!

[greasykitchen]

Thanks for the info. Just some side questions:

Do the same replacement intervals apply for non-GTI Mk5s?

Are there any symptoms of a worn timing belt or way of inspecting/investigating without removing half the engine?

What's a ball park amount for timing belt replacement at an independent workshop?

My Mk5 is 7 years old, nearly 60k km and as far as I know hasn't had the timing belt done, so going by this thread it'll need doing before too long.

Thanks

[benough]

Are there any symptoms of a worn timing belt or way of inspecting/investigating without removing half the engine?

What's a ball park amount for timing belt replacement at an independent workshop?

Thanks

Well the book says you can see fraying, or worn down ribs or splitting along the flat side. But after quizzing my mechanic, when he has seen snapped ones, there's been no warning/any of those signs of wear.

I got mine done for $1k including parts and labour, so allow up to $200 in variance.

[Diesel_vert]

Thanks for the info. Just some side questions:

Do the same replacement intervals apply for non-GTI Mk5s?

Yes, the 110 kW 2.0 l engines have the same replacement intervals as the 147 kW 2.0 l engines.

Are there any symptoms of a worn timing belt or way of inspecting/investigating without removing half the engine?

What's a ball park amount for timing belt replacement at an independent workshop?

My Mk5 is 7 years old, nearly 60k km and as far as I know hasn't had the timing belt done, so going by this thread it'll need doing before too long.

Thanks

This is what's stated in the workshop manual on page 145:

Generally it is not necessary to renew the toothed belt before the
actual change interval is reached. Especially cracks on the belt
side are not relevant for service life and cannot be covered by
goodwill or warranty processing.

[Krytox]

Thanks for the info. Just some side questions:

Do the same replacement intervals apply for non-GTI Mk5s?

Are there any symptoms of a worn timing belt or way of inspecting/investigating without removing half the engine?

What's a ball park amount for timing belt replacement at an independent workshop?

My Mk5 is 7 years old, nearly 60k km and as far as I know hasn't had the timing belt done, so going by this thread it'll need doing before too long.

Thanks

WolkWerke did my belt for $950 with all rollers and bearings including new genuine waterpump and fluids.
very happy with the service. although, did leave the charcoal canister plumbing un-attached! but im pretty fussy and go over everything after someones touched my car. especially brakes.

[bmw23]

For the 2.0 l petrol engines, the timing belt should be inspected at 90 000 km, and then every 30 000 km. The change interval is 180 000 km. There is no time interval.

People need to exercise some caution - do not assume the above information in that manual (or anything else one finds on the internet) applies to all markets!

Can anyone please confirm this