I need some real advice about my Volkswagen Touran ...

[RikkyBoy]

Hi,

I need some advice please,

I have a Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI PD S 5dr [7 Seat] which has done 146,000 - (2006)

The last time the toothbelt was changed was at : 72937 mile in 2008

Its running great, very smooth but I need to know which is the best way forward with regard changing the belt and associated parts i.e. roller, belt and pump. The car is still in a very good condition and performs great

I know that if the belt goes it will prove to be a very expensive repair and so want to deal with this now rather than later.

I would really appreciate any advice in terms of 'should I change it now' and what, if possible, would be the approx. cost? Am I going over board on this by having the whole thing done instead of just the belt?

Many Thanks to all responses in advance ;-)

 

[marcros]

did you realise that this is a woodworking forum, with the odd bit of metal working discussed?

 

[carlb40]

If you ring round some garages etc they will give you prices for the belt changes. Also what does the service intervals say re the belt? Surely a few hundred quid spent now is better than 800 quid plus for a new engine.

 

[Harbo]

When we had Golfs the timing belt was supposed to be changed every 70k miles?
There is sure to be a VW Forum - best to get advice from there?

Rod

 

[powertools]

With that time span and mileage since last belt change I think you should get it done next week.
I guess the op found us via this old thread.
vw-touran-cambelt-t56439.html

 

[Rhossydd]

Yes, change it soon. At that mileage if the belt snaps it will effectively write off the car.
An independent VW specialist will do a good job for a lot less than a main dealer. Most mechanics will recommend changing the pump at the same time as it costs so little extra when the belt is off.


Marcos: Look at the Forum title "General Chat (Off Topic)"

 

[marcros]

Marcos: Look at the Forum title "General Chat (Off Topic)"

yes, but the op joined to ask a question about how much a cam belt would cost to change. Look at the post count "1"

 

[RogerP]

I suspected the question was pasted here - and many other forums.

 

[MMUK]

Last change of cam belt was 2008? 70k miles or 4 years whichever is sooner. It's 12 months overdue as it is :roll:

 

[bugbear]

I suspected the question was pasted here - and many other forums.

Google says not.

BugBear