Cam Belt change on my Leon fr tdi 57 plate

[AndyVTR]

Just been quoted £205 for the 60k...

 

[tombull]

my leon fr tdi 170 is on an 06 plate and in july is 4 years old and due its 4th annual service but only done 31,000 miles is it worth leaving the cam belt change untill the car is 5 years old and maybe on around 40-45,000 miles ? or do you recommend that 4 years is bang on and would be too risky to leave ? also does anyone know what the usual price for a belt change is @ a seat dealers ?

 

[Scooby250]

Hi Tombull in answer to your questions yes I would advise you get the belt changed as if it brakes it will destroy your engine. I recently got a quote from seat for around £400 which includes the belt kit and water pump being replaced. Seat recommend you change the water pump at the same time as it is powered of the cam belt.

 

[bmb779]

Definitely change it,i am just rebuilding a 1.9tdi and when the belt goes you are talking,valves hydraulic tappets valve guides etc probably over £1000 to repair.

 

[Marino]

Odd, my manual clearly states 80k miles and I had done at 79k.