martin275 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I don't think that is a fake cover though. I'm pretty sure that my 2002 TDI 100 looked exactly the same as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzer1967 Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Is it a revision then? Must be surely.It's ridiculously confusing for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meriafel Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 If you keep the car don't forget the cambelt and tensioner need replacing at 4 years no matter how few miles it has done!!! It isn't cheap and is best done by main dealer not the garage you bought it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzer1967 Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Why's that? The cars done 26k now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBradburn Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] If you keep the car don't forget the cambelt and tensioner need replacing at 4 years no matter how few miles it has done!!! It isn't cheap and is best done by main dealer not the garage you bought it from. [/ QUOTE ] I have a 2003 TDI 130 Estate that's done 50k now. You're getting me worried about the longevity of the timing belt as it is on the extended service régime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunchukHamster Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Don't panic, the interval is 4 years or 80,000 miles on the petrol turbo. I think it's the same for the diesel, Wobby or someone will confirm shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobby Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Wobby or someone will confirm shortly. [/ QUOTE ] How come i got a mention there On mine, a 130PD TDI the belt needs doing every 60k. Or thats what i thought, but i have heard on here they can be let go to 80k. For the damage that can be done if it jumps or snaps, i would do it at 60k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meriafel Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Check it out with VW but my understanding is that in late 2005 VW advised to change the cambelt/tensioner at 60k miles OR 4 YEARS whichever comes first. Perhaps Mulkbear will confirm? Haven't any experience of the extended service regime except to say that I haven't heard a good word about it either from the motoring press or dealers. My oil and filter is done at 5k not 10k and costs approx £28 on a DIY basis using VW oil/filter and new sump plug. Small price to pay for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugboy Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I know my 1.8T is every 80k. However mine was done at 60k so I've only got another 9k left till I have to fork out for it. The extended service intervals are all well and good if you keep an eye on the car. However your average joe wouldn't bother to do basic checks inbetween services so I would be worried about buying a car that had been on them. I think I'm right in saying that most american motors have long service intervals. Is it the corvette that is due a plug change every 100k?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davd Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 check your registration document 154co emision is 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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