VW Cambelt question?

Well it's changed then, it used to be recommended at 120000 but most of the world recommends 80000 as when it broke it wrecked the engine. Of course you have discovered what the salesmans job is.

have a look in the handbook, service manual or Haynes book.

If it's a '52 reg you should have the service record with the car, surely?

If > 40,000 is specified, then replace at 2/3 of the mileage for safety.

(Before anyone asks, I replaced my Cavalier religiously at 40k no problems, but I've heard some stories ...)

skoda told me my 99 octavia 1.6sr engine change time is 120k

Hi,

thanks for the replies.

The car's an ex demonstrator, and has only done 2,900 miles.

- they're going to service it anyway before I pick it up (or so they say).

My question isn't really what the cambelt replacement interval is - I think he said it was 120k. What I really want to know is, is the salesman's claim about no damage being caused if the belt snaps true.

Thanks,

Chris.

Not according to any of the references I've got, they all claim the 20V

The 20v engine is certainly not a non-interference engine I can assure you. Both the previous (now discontinued) NA and current turbo 20valvers will suffer a wrecked head if the belt breaks.

Tim..

Thanks for the info.

I remember a BBC Watchdog article a while ago about a security issue on most of the VW range.

Does anyone know if VW fixed this problem?

The car I'm buying is a 52 Reg Bora, registered September 2002 - Is my car going to be affected?

Thanks,

Chris

What about a 1991 2L 8v 4cyl injection as fitted to passats, audi