Mell When to change the cam belt on a Skoda Fabia?
Just found out that in addition to a £250 4-year service, my Fabia 1.4 TDI is due a cam belt change which adds another £300! Apparently Skoda/VW/Audi have only recently reduced the recommended cam belt change interval to 40,000 miles/4 years from 60,000 miles. But mine has only done 25,000 miles!
Do you need a new timing belt on a Skoda?
Previously, timing belts were both angular and trapezoidal, and were not nearly as elastic as the new models. If you drive an older Škoda, you should make sure to mount one of the new timing belts, which are more flexible and last considerably longer. If you don’t drive your car on a daily basis, the timing belt can easily become stiff.
Can a Skoda Fabia engine go 10 degrees out?
Never assume that simply because the engine is running that the timing is set correctly, the ASY engine is really tolerant, the cam to crank timing can be near 10 degrees out without major engine fault.
When to change cambelts on Skoda Fabia Mk III?
Well most cost involved in a dealership operation. Cambelts have always been a funny one generaly rule if thumb seems to be year 4/5 60/70k miles maybe a bit more despite as stated above belt manufactuers claiming longer. Probley an arse covering move if one should fail earlier then stated!
How long should a cambelt be on a Fabia?
Cambelts have always been a funny one generaly rule if thumb seems to be year 4/5 60/70k miles maybe a bit more despite as stated above belt manufactuers claiming longer. Probley an arse covering move if one should fail earlier then stated!
When do I need a new cam belt for my AWX diesel?
My AWX diesel will get its first new cambelt when it is 5 years old. The OE water pumps with plastic impellers are rubbish so a metal one will be fitted at the same time. 659. I was confused with the conflicting information on this two years ago with my Fabia vRS at 40,000 miles but only 18 months old.
Never assume that simply because the engine is running that the timing is set correctly, the ASY engine is really tolerant, the cam to crank timing can be near 10 degrees out without major engine fault.