Cambelt parts

[Berg]

Im sourcing parts to do my Cambelt

vwspares have a cambelt kit consisting of

cambelt
tensioner
roller

and obviously i will buy the metal impeller water pump

My mate told me today that i also need

Cambelt/Tensioner Damper
Cam chain tensioner

Is this needed?? they dont come with the kit thats all

 

[alex_cupra09]

u wont need a ca chain tensionor unless ur changing the timing chain aswell.

 

[Berg]

Thats good then thanks

anyone know about the tensioner damper?

I notice theres a kit on vw spares with it and then another kit without it

 

[alex_cupra09]

dont think thats for the cam belt the damper is for the timing chain

 

[CupraElliott]

Is this the kit we need?

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1602

 

[Berg]

Thats the right kit yer

Although i got this one
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1601

Just doesnt have the hydraulic damper with it

 

[CupraElliott]

Thanks.

Does the waterpump need doing everytime you do the belt or just upgrade to the metal propellor one?

The belt was 'done' only around 8k ago, according to the previous owner, I just want piece of mind whilst the engines out. Shall I do the pump or just leave it if it already has the metal one in?

 

[Berg]

Thanks.

Does the waterpump need doing everytime you do the belt or just upgrade to the metal propellor one?

The belt was 'done' only around 8k ago, according to the previous owner, I just want piece of mind whilst the engines out. Shall I do the pump or just leave it if it already has the metal one in?

Personally i would do the pump anyway if your doing the belt, would be gutting if it failed later on as youd have to do it all over again and as youll have your belt etc off it will be 5 minute job for the pump

think they are about £28 from euro car parts

 

[EKE Ibiza]

Thats the right kit yer

Although i got this one
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1601

Just doesnt have the hydraulic damper with it

Is the hydraulic damper important for the difference in price?

I need to have my cambelt done, my local garage said it would cost £200 (inc labour). Would it be cheaper if i bought the cambelt parts then just got them to fit?

 

[Berg]

Tbh im not sure

The garage who qouted me for the job did not mention the hydraulic damper so im guessing its just an optional part to change

Some garages can be funny about you supplying your own parts, if they let you then they probably wont be liable if anything goes wrong ie faulty part or something and you will be stumped!

 

[EKE Ibiza]

Thanks for the reply. I really should get it done because its on 68k and a 2000reg. Service history shows its never had one.