markandbron Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I have a V5 (W reg) Passat with 86K miles, it has a VWFSH and has just had it's 90K service. For whatever reason the service record that details all the service history and service intervals is for a Golf!! My dealer recommended a cambelt change at the last service and said it would cost £300 What is the recommended mileage/time for a Cambelt change on my car and does £300 sound about right? I bought the car from a main dealer with 25K miles and I haven't had a cambelt change. Does anybody know where I can get a copy of the service details for a V5 Passat? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunchukHamster Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I think the recommended cambelt change is at 80,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaabbb Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 The V5 Passat does not have a timing belt. It is ran by a chain. The dealer hasnt got a clue what they are talking about. Take them up on the offer of £300 because they will lose a hell of a lot of money as the engine has to be removed to cahnge the cahin and the chains and tensioners arent cheap. The chain that runs the engine should never have to be replaced and has no replacement intervals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 aaabbb:- Quality posting, mate. Quality. So Markandbron, which dealer wanted to squeeze £300 out of you then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandbron Posted June 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 Thanks for the info aaabbb. Walkingshaws, in West Cumbria are the dealers in question. They have been pretty good upto now but I will be having words next time i'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunchukHamster Posted June 26, 2006 Report Share Posted June 26, 2006 D'oh! That'll teach me not to read the post (especially the engine type) properly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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