I've read in several places that you should get the water pump replaced at the same time as the cambelt. Does this apply to all Superb engines or just a particular one?

Applies to all versions.

Applies to all versions.

At what intervals shopuld this be done please?

Not sure of the interval on the Superb, but by far and away the best price I've been given for cambelt etc was from Unit 18. Nearly £100 cheaper than dealer prices (in fact £200 cheaper than Chapmans in Pickering), and they're a VAG specialist too. You can go cheaper if you go to Mr Clutch but the jury's out on that as yet.....

Normally they're 80k intervals, hth.

Cost wise for a 1.9, is Skoda £450, VW £420 and Indy £350, this normally includes new aux belts and the pump as well.

Be careful who you select, the front has to come off the car to do it, or set into service position if they have the tools for that, either way it's about a 4 hour job hence the added cost over a Mondeo or similar.

Edited 28 September, 201015 yr by Supurbia

Normally they're 80k intervals, hth.

Cost wise for a 1.9, is Skoda £450, VW £420 and Indy £350, this normally includes new aux belts and the pump as well.

Be careful who you select, the front has to come off the car to do it, or set into service position if they have the tools for that, either way it's about a 4 hour job hence the added cost over a Mondeo or similar.

I know there are different recommended intervals, eg my 06 130 is at 60k miles. Also dont panic over this front end removal, its a really simple job but often used as an excuse to get more money out of you With the front out its very easy to get at the belts, tensioners,pumps etc. 4 hours is about right for the job. including tea break

I know there are different recommended intervals, eg my 06 130 is at 60k miles. Also dont panic over this front end removal, its a really simple job but often used as an excuse to get more money out of you With the front out its very easy to get at the belts, tensioners,pumps etc. 4 hours is about right for the job. including tea break

I'm looking at a car tonight where the service history is looknig good (1st three at Skoda, then an Indy, then the next three at VW and the final one at an Indy), but thre is no note of the Cambelt being changed.

Just so I know the bargaining position, and If i ask him to do the work before I buy, what exactly should I expect to have changed? Cambelf, Water Pump and what else?

Many thanks

Syanide

Change cambelt, tensioner, small roller, securing nuts for each and fit a pattern water pump with a metal impeller - ECP sell them. Make absolutely sure the correct procedure for tensioning the belt is followed - camshaft hub locked but camwheel free. The correct locking tools are essential. Fit a Continental belt, Litens tensioner and INA roller - all included in the Conti kit from ECP. Take care when tightening the tensioner nut - you may choose not to pull to the recommended 20 Nm + 45 deg. I didn't, as I believe this torque is excessive and will weaken the thread in the Al head.

On reassembly, change both aux belts and check the tensioners very carefully - especially the bearing of the larger belt tensioner. If the mileage is >70k, seriously consider changing the alternator pulley. Check the sprag operation whilst the alternator drive is free.

These cars are not cheap to maintain, but will run for ever if you get it right. Pity the dealers don't seem to be able to manage it.

rotodiesel.

Get cash off don't leave it to their word

What particular Conti Kit is it from ECP?

Is it: ContiTech Timing Belt Kit Part No.: 348770295 £170.38

Is it: ContiTech Timing Belt Kit Part No.: 348770815 £88.13

Or

Is it: ContiTech Timing Belt Kit Part No.: 348770765 £103.40

If it were a land rover I'd know what to look for. As it's a car I've no idea.

Oh, sorry, I know I shouldn't hijack this thread, but what glow plugs should I buy from ECP?

Oh, sorry, I know I shouldn't hijack this thread, but what glow plugs should I buy from ECP?

Beru is in my opinion the best alternative to OEM

The Conti cambelt kit number depends on which engine you have and its build state. The 1.9 PDs changed the design of the cambelt tensioner from hydraulically damped to friction damped in about '03. Give all the numbers to ECP to ensure you get the right kit.

Beru make the best glowplugs you can get.

rotodiesel.

Applies to all cars AFAIK