cambelt change 1.8t

JB_A3_Turbo

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My A3 1.8T is approaching 70k. I read that the cambelt is due to be changed at 115k (i think). The seems a long time? most my previous cars where done at 60k. it was checked for wear at 68k.

I'm planning to get it done at 80k to be safe?
 
yes i can't see it being 115k your the second person to read that and post here, be safe 80k!
 
In most cases 80K is fine.

Cambelts can fail sooner, or they can last for much much longer. Seems to be a bit of a lottery.

VW have just recently sent out memos to dealerships advising to change at 60K. Not sure if Audi will follow suit.

Official change for 1.8T is indeed over 100K, but you'd be silly to wait that long.
 
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Ok thanks.

Roughly what should it cost?

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Just had a full service at 60,000, cambelt and water pump done at a local garage for £409.00.
 
you may want to have you're water pump changed too as it's likely to fail sooner or later especially given your mileage. Mine just went recently at 62Kish.
 
Gonna get it all done ASAP. Cambelt, tensioner belt and water pump.
I have a VW mechcanic friend who will get it all fitted for quite a bit less than audi!! He recommended that the cambelt be checked and probably be replaced at around 60k. It should be checked every 4 years or 20k for wear. 120k as quoted by audi is the absolute max a belt will run for- you should never get near this!
 
Huraaah!!

Got my cambelt, cambelt tensioner, water pump, v-belt and hydraulic damper fitted on sat by my VW mechanic mate for £250 all inc (£190 parts) which I'm very happy with!!

I know where I'll be going for any other little jobs!!
 
Had my cambelt changed, full service and a new rear caliper fitted for £498.00. I had done 54k but my car is 8 years old.

The garage told me audi are the only manufacturers not to specify definite miles or cmabelt age before replacement. They just quote 'inspect', and to 'inspect' takes a whole lot of work anyway. But I feel your better of sticking to a standard 60k or 80k depending on your engine.

What really hurt was the mechanic told me the car had previously had the cambelt changed, but I was unaware of this as there wasn't any note in the service history and no reciepts. Ba$^@rd previous owners could have been a bit more thoughtfull - I had to shell out for a new cambelt and it wasn't even needed!!!
 

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