washerboy Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Conflicting advice on line regarding milage to change a cambelt, water pump etc for a 2 litre tdi. Some quoting 40k or 4 years, some are saying 60k or even some as high as 1000k. Anyone offer advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 What does the dealer say it needs changing at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 They didn't know 😂.. Nearest was a vag engine in the leon but they are different. A dealer will not be doing the job, I had a service booked stamped yet half the work wasn't done. I have a friend who services my cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 hello, try looking on google, that is where i find a lot of info, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 It varies depending on when the car was new - some engines - even though they might look like the same 2.0TDi, have considerable differences. Which is probably why you are seeing conflicting advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustaff Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 depends on engine code and enviroment usage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 What year and what engine code. My old 2004 Leon 1.9 TDIwas c.80,000 miles or 5 years. My newer 2.0 TDI is apparently c.100,000 to 120,000 miles or 5 years - depends where you look. The official line: "The maximum recommended mileage interval for a cambelt change is stated in your vehicle handbook (varies depending on model, year and engine type.) We recommend your cambelt is changed every five years or recommended mileage, whichever occurs soonest." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Its always in the handbook. Best to look there for the definitive answer. Also it will tell you the actual engine code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Mine is a 2 litre 140 bhp, 2013 plate. Done 78k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 I recommend at that age and mileage that you get it changed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, bear-uk said: I recommend at that age and mileage that you get it changed . Agreed. Also do waterpump, tensioners, rollers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 4, 2019 Report Share Posted April 4, 2019 10 hours ago, bear-uk said: I recommend at that age and mileage that you get it changed . Agreed, if in doubt do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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