Cam Belt Intervals for AUQ

[CupraTurbo81]

Hey all,

I'm new to this forum and currently own a 2002 Black leon Cupra AUQ engine. When I got her it had 52,883miles and was told it did not need changed until 60,000miles. However, I got the belt changed immediately to be safe. I have had it 16 months and has never skipped a beat but she is now on 69,773miles. When ill I need to start thinking about getting it changed again as I am unsure on the correct intervals?? I plan to cahnge the water pump and the tensioners at the same time.

Any advice would be great. Thanks

 

[DPJ]

I think the real answer to that question is - when your water pump packs in, which I'd guess is going to be before 100k miles........

(Didn't they change the tensioner etc when they did the belt?)

 

[CupraTurbo81]

Yeah they did change the tensioner and pulleys at 52k but I was under the impression it all needs changed every time? So am I right in thinking the belt is supposed to be changed every 60k? In that case she will need done either around 100k or when her water pump packs in. Which ever occurs first lol.

 

[DPJ]

What sort of mileage do you do?

 

[CupraTurbo81]

I only do about 10,000 miles a year.

 

[DPJ]

I'd aim to get the belt done no more than 4 years after last time, in that case.












(but the water pump isn't going to last another 4 years.......)

 

[Avant4me]

I was told, 60000 for the first change, then every 40k. Surprised you didn't have the water pump changed at the same time as the cambelt. i got the full kit and it was cheaper that way.

Matt

 

[Lodgey180]

diesels are 60k but they dont put a actual time on petrol engines.. i think most garages recomend 80k but your water pump will go before then lol

 

[CupraTurbo81]

I wasnt aware at the time that the water pump was a leon soft spot or I would of requested it be changed at the same time. I plan to do all the work myself when the time comes to save labour charges.

 

[Lodgey180]

yeah they are made of plastic

there are metal ones available now tho

 

[kenty]

I have an AUQ engine and do mine every 40k to 50k saying that i have just done my cam belt (complete kit) and also changed the water pump for the metal type too,

Must say got a cracking deal on the cambelt kit and aux belt from my local VW dealer must say it worth badgering them on the price!!

48.95 - cam belt kit
13.75 - aux belt

all + vat

Water pump metal type came from ebay to be honest

 

[jaymd]

Every 4 years or 60kwhichever comes 1st.

Change cambelt,tensioner etc including new water pump.

 

[CupraTurbo81]

Thanks for the help guys, brilliant forum by the way!