When should the timing belt be changed on a VW Golf TDI?
We recommend changing your cambelt once every four years for cars registered before September 2009, and every five years for cars registered after. If you reach the recommended mileage limit before 4 or 5 years, you may need to change the cambelt sooner.
When should a Cambelt be changed on a VW Golf?
As a general rule, I recommend changing the cam belt, tensioner and water pump every five years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first).
What does GT TDI mean?
Grand Touring Turbo Diesel Injection.
Does VW TDI have timing belt?
On 2000-2001 1.9L TDI engine, with automatic transmission, replace timing belt every 40,000 miles….Timing Belt Replacement.
| Volkswagen Engine | Recommended Interval |
|---|---|
| 1.9L* TDI Diesel | (16) |
| 2.0L Gasoline | (12) |
| 2.0L* Gasoline Turbo | Replace Timing Belt & Tensioner Every 120,000 Miles |
How much does a VW Golf Cambelt cost?
A Cambelt Change will likely cost between £300-£400. It will vary depending on your Volkswagen model due to differences in labour time and parts needed….Volkswagen Cambelt Change Cost.
| Volkswagen Model | Average Price | Get Quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | £288.09 | Compare Quotes |
| Volkswagen Passat | £267.45 | Compare Quotes |
How much horsepower does a Golf GT have?
| Volkswagen Golf 5 GT 1.4 TSI 170 Engine Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Compression Ratio : | 9.7 |
| Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : | 170 PS or 168 bhp or 125 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum torque : | 240 Nm or 177 lb.ft @ 1750 rpm |
| Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | FWD |
What is the difference between Golf GT and GTI?
The GTI has the better steering wheel which alone (IMO) is worth the price difference between the cars. And of course, the GTI has more torque and power, stronger rear brakes, stiffer suspension, nicer seats and alarm. The difference in price between the two cars is still about $5K (same condition and kms).
What does GTI stand for on a golf?
Grand Touring Injection
Grand Touring Injection is a type of direct fuel injection, which Volkswagen first deployed in the Volkswagen Golf GTI of 1976!
Do diesel engines have timing belts or chains?
Space does not allow us to mention all the diesel engines that have timing chains rather than belts, (in brief, all BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Fiat/Vauxhall 1.3, plus more) but maintaining good chain life is mostly related to regular oil services.
When to change cambelt on Golf GT 2.0 TDI?
I have a new to me Golf GT 2.0 TDI which is a 2007 model with now 30,000 miles on the clock. I purchased the car in 2010 with 15,000 miles. The handbook says the cambelt should be changed at 100,000 miles but the dealer is saying every 80,000 miles or 4 years (which ever is first).
Is the Mk5 Golf GT Sport 140 a daily driver?
MK5 Golf GT Sport 140 – any advice? Been looking at a late 2008 MK5 Golf TDI GT Sport (140bhp) as a daily driver. Its a late model, full heated leather with parking sensors, 70k on the clock – Full service history, clutch recently changed along with cam belt and full service.
When to change water pump on VW Golf GT?
60,000 miles or 4 years, VW spec was originally 100,000 kms which converts to around 62,000 odd miles. If you are planning on keeping the car have a full coolant change, new water pump and V belts and take it to a good independant or Skoda garage as labour rates can be cheaper.
Is the 140hp 2.0 TDI a chain driven oil pump?
It is replacing the balance shaft module for a chain driven oil pump as seen in other TDI engines. The 140hp 2.0 8v PD TDI (BMM) for example has that oil pump and it has been flawless. EA288 engines have been revised and we have not (yet) been made aware of a recurrence of this issue. Cylinder head cracking on early EA188 units.
