Hi i am planning on doing my cambelt on my mk1 vrs next month so i am just collecting the bits,i already have the metal waterpump,but this is where i am stumped.

does anyone know whats the difference is between the ECP kit and the genuine kit?

i work in the trade so can get the genuine kit for £58+vat and looking on Erwin can see what comes with it but ECP want £85(Before haggling but i doubt i wil get £30 off) for theirs so what im wondering is included in theirs?

also i have searched and got conflicting info what else should i change i read possibly engine mount bolts?

many thanks

Brian

Hi i am planning on doing my cambelt on my mk1 vrs next month so i am just collecting the bits,i already have the metal waterpump,but this is where i am stumped.

does anyone know whats the difference is between the ECP kit and the genuine kit?

i work in the trade so can get the genuine kit for £58+vat and looking on Erwin can see what comes with it but ECP want £85(Before haggling but i doubt i wil get £30 off) for theirs so what im wondering is included in theirs?

also i have searched and got conflicting info what else should i change i read possibly engine mount bolts?

many thanks

Brian

I will be watching closely to the replys you get, I have a mk1 vrs, i bought the car with no histoy it has 95k on the clock, its been on my mind alot to get the belt and water pump done. I myself am pretty good with a spanner but a little worried that it might be to much of a big job for myself to do, fingers crossed I will see what answers you recieve

Use a genuine kit plus water pump, metal ones are not a good idea, if they seize they will break the cambelt, modified plastic is the better choice.

the only thing our kit doesnt come with is the hydraulic damper/tensioner which some people change, then again i doubt the aftermarket kit will come with it either

...also i have searched and got conflicting info what else should i change i read possibly engine mount bolts?...

You must change the engine bolts.

you'd be suprised how many dont change the mount bolts, we sell on average 3-4 kits a day and you might get 1 ask for the engine mount bolts

you'd be suprised how many dont change the mount bolts, we sell on average 3-4 kits a day and you might get 1 ask for the engine mount bolts

Not surprised.

Whilst my car was under warranty, it was serviced by a Skoda dealer who changed the cambelt without changing the bolts. On a trip to Scotland they worked loose and snapped off part of the block as the bolts came out. In the end the dealer had to change the short engine and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Use a genuine kit plus water pump, metal ones are not a good idea, if they seize they will break the cambelt, modified plastic is the better choice.

i ended up ordering the genuine one cheers ref waterpump intresting seam to be a matter of choice/preference.ill have another look into this,but it will defenitly be changed.

the only thing our kit doesnt come with is the hydraulic damper/tensioner which some people change, then again i doubt the aftermarket kit will come with it either

thats what i thought also,i am going to change that aswell while im there as its proberley never been done.

You must change the engine bolts.

cool,ill get them ordered also,best to safe.

thanks for the info guys

Not surprised.

Whilst my car was under warranty, it was serviced by a Skoda dealer who changed the cambelt without changing the bolts. On a trip to Scotland they worked loose and snapped off part of the block as the bolts came out. In the end the dealer had to change the short engine and a whole bunch of other stuff.

Bet they change them every time now.ill definitly put new one in.

cheers

Bet they change them every time now.ill definitly put new one in.

cheers

They are no longer a Skoda dealer.