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Hope this is in the right place. Just bought this car today at 55,000 for a 53 plate. It hasn't had it's cam belt done before and reading this forum I think it is well over due. The only problem...I'm on a budget due to working part time....Do I need to use a VAG specialist or just a good rep...

Hi could anyone please tell me at what mileage/age the belt should be changed i have a 1.9 tdi altea 54 plate with 12,000 miles from new & i cannot get a straight anser from my dealer & is this a DIY job thanks in advance

I had PAS & alternator belts changed by mechanic 4 weeks ago when I purchased the car as belt was squealing. Today, the alternator belt ripped apart taking the PAS belt off at the same time. The breakdown recovery company told me that it is either a fault belt (here's hoping) or the bottom...

Hi guys i took my car for a cam belt and mot last monday! I really wanted to go some where local (15miles or so) thats well known so i did some research and found http://www.autotechz.co.uk/ through a friend of mine who had his tt cam done there! Also my other mate had his golf done and both...

how hard is it to change one on a arosa mrk 2 s 1ltr ive done one on fiat sci and on an escort

Can anyone help im haveing trouble with the seat belt chime,my warning light comes on the dash but no chime sounds,it has been working but has seemed to have stopped.

Just a quick one, Im wondering can any one tell me when i my cam belt is due replacement on a 1.9tdi. I've looked through the forum and havent been able to find the answer. Reason i ask is im looking at taking out an extended warrenty and need my servicing keeping up with. Thanks

Hi all, Can someone tell me how much roughly Seat charge to fit new CAM Belt, parts & lab included? My Leon is almost 5year old and is 3.5k short of 60k miles so wanting to get the belt done in the next few months. Cheers guys n gals :p:p:p:p:p

Hi Just bought my cupra 2 weeks ago so got it booked in for Cam Belt, Water pump (metal impella) and full service its not due one but i want to know its been done if you know what i mean. Ive been quoted just under £500. Does that sound about right? Chris

Hello I have at TDI cupra and the belt tensioner has gone Can you just replace the bearings or do you have to buy a whole unit? Many thanks Marcus

Hello I have a TDI Cupra the 150 hp diesel It due a cam belt change, shouid I also change the water pump??? One garage has said yes another no Any idea how much more the water pumo adds to the bill? Thanks lots Marcus

Hi. I understand later model Alhambras have a 3-point seat belt for the middle seat in the centre row. My 98 model has a 2-point lap belt, and I wonder if a seat from a later model can be fitted to give me a 3-point belt for my middle seat? I'm guessing this depends on two things: 1...

I've already searched on here but haven't found the answer im looking for. Its nearing the time for me to change the cam belt etc but not sure what to buy tensioner wise.. It seems with cam belt kits like this http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=213 you get what looks...

hey guys i had my timing belt changed at 60k miles and i was wondering when it needs to be changed again. the garage i take it to says its evey 60k but i know sum cars it can be evey 20k,

well its that time, time to get the timing belt done on the cupra. is it best to go for a full kit from likes of awesomeGTi here : http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=11031&xSec=357 or is all that not really nesessary? what other belts is it best to do when changing the timing...

Hi everyone,just changed my alhambra pdi for a 2005 leon 2ltr tdi sport and wonder if anyone can tell me at what mileage the cam belt should be changed. thanks

ive read the procedure for changing the cam belt on a TDI, and it says you need to take the front bumper off, amongst other things. well i recently had my belt changed by a Seat dealer and it doesnt look as though they took the front bumper off. do they know a trick to doing it without taking...

Hi, Ive noticed over the last few weeks that if i have the radio off and there's no talking, if im in 4th accelerating from 30 to 40+, as the revs cross between the 1600 and 1900 rpm mark, i hear a noise which is like a slipping fan belt. Its not so loud as you can hear it outside or with...

Does anyone know if the absence of the centre rear belt would fail the car MOT? My new S3 seats do not have the centre belt like original LCR one (inside the rear bench) so looking into fitting a lap belt if needed. Has anyone done this?

Hi, My car is a 2005 1.9 tdi (130 BHP) with 37,000 miles. Car has to date been serviced at the main dealers. I am keen to keep the car for many more years and miles hence want to get is serviced and maintained properly. Car is now due for a service and have been advised that it requires...