cam belt

[paulflan1958]

Hi i am new to forum and iv'e just bought my first vw camper it is a 1.7 diesel i was wondering what is the average price to have a cam belt changed, as i have been advised by a club 80 90 member to have it done. I have been quoted £180 can someone let me know if it reasonable

[Niander]

thought the standard was 1.6
dont know how much as i was brave and did it myself...
was very very carefull though!

[Ian Hulley]

The 1.7 was a standard d****l engine fitted to the T25/T3 .... https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Di ... _Diagnosis Perhaps it may be wise to be certain of what you post in future ?

Ian

[kit]

1.6, 1.7 and 1.6 turbo I believe were all standard, the 1.9 and 1.9 turbo are both conversions

[Ian Hulley]

1.6, 1.7 and 1.6 turbo I believe were all standard, the 1.9 and 1.9 turbo are both conversions

Is the right answer .... so I'm told

[kit]

Sorry just read the link.

[California Dreamin]

As our campers in general tend to do much less than average annual mileage (14K) cambelt/idler replacement tends to be more about the age rather than the mileage.
I would recommend you have someone inspect the belt for tell tail signs of age (shiney/cracked/perrished/) but definately have it changed if you are in any doubt what so ever.
It's been along time since I've done one on an 8 valve Diesel but I don't think they are overly complicated and I would guestimate the labour at a little over 2 hours.....(I'll have a look at my AutoData for you)
I know there are issues around bottom pulley bolts on certain engines coming loose (I'm sure someone on here will clarify that situation) and perhaps there is a modded bolt you also need if this is the case?

Martin

[ewenmaclean]

I think the AAZ is the engine with the real problems around the crank pulley. £180 is pretty standard, but if you know nothing about the engine, I'd check the tensioner and idlers are getting replaced with the belt.

If you're tempted to do it yourself, it's not that tricky as long as you're methodical - you'll need locking tools for the cam, pump and be very sure you can find TDC on the flywheel. You also should get a tool to counterhold the cam pulley as you tighten with a torque wrench. If you plan on doing any work on the van in the future, these tools are invaluable - you won't need that much more to change the head gasket for example...

Good luck with it

Ewen

[colinMSC]

Hi i am new to forum and iv'e just bought my first vw camper it is a 1.7 diesel i was wondering what is the average price to have a cam belt changed, as i have been advised by a club 80 90 member to have it done. I have been quoted £180 can someone let me know if it reasonable

hi paul, as no one slse has bothered to answer £ 180.00 does sound about right,

[ewenmaclean]

£180 is pretty standard, but if you know nothing about the engine, I'd check the tensioner and idlers are getting replaced with the belt.

I did - as did Martin by giving an idea in hours, as well as other helpful advice....

[colinMSC]

yes you did, it took me so long to post what i had writen i had not seen your comment's you were right , my computer is nearly as slow as me

[jed the spread]

Man this is a cranky thread, whats up with you all

Changing a cam belt isnt that hard, its like anything else once you have done it the one time the times after that take less than half the time to do. I think that when you buy the cam belt it comes with a new tensioner if you buy from GSF.

jed

[braceuself]

the engine on this van is a ky engine.its done 46,000 since last timing belt was changed.

[paulflan1958]

Hi i am new to forum and iv'e just bought my first vw camper it is a 1.7 diesel i was wondering what is the average price to have a cam belt changed, as i have been advised by a club 80 90 member to have it done. I have been quoted £180 can someone let me know if it reasonable

hi paul, as no one slse has bothered to answer £ 180.00 does sound about right,

Thanks for getting in touch m8 yes people are giving me some good advice. Rgards Paul

[paulflan1958]

the engine on this van is a ky engine.its done 46,000 since last timing belt was changed.

Thanks BOYO