Just had the cambelt done on my '04 GSi today. Since there is usually a fair bit of debate about the correct time to change these belts, I just thought I'd share a bit of feedback from the guy who did mine. My car is in the 80K miles / 8 year change category - according to Vx. However, having read several opinions on this forum, I decided to get it done at 45K miles. Again, based on the advice here, I had the cambelt and waterpump done at the same time.
I had the chance to chat briefly to the mechanic/technician who did the work at my local Vx main dealer and asked him what he thought about the 80K miles interval. He confirmed the advice on this forum that waiting until 80K is simply asking for trouble - he's seen too many failures long before that mileage is reached.
He also thought the GSi was a cracking car (I have to agree) and he enjoyed working on a 'decent engine' for a change
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