Just booked my Octy vRS TDI CR for it's service and cambelt change, and the dealer obviously 'recommends' that the water pump is changed at the same time.  Their reasoning being that there's a good chance it'll leak when it's refitted.

I can see it makes sense to get it all done at once, since it needs to come off for the cambelt and the labour is the most expensive part of the job. 

 

Just interested in peoples opinions, the car has only done 22K miles so hopefully the pump should be in good condition.  Have most people left the original pump and been ok, or are they known to be a problem?

 

Thanks.

If the pump needs to be changed at a later date you have to remove the same parts as if you were having a cambelt change so while all the parts are already off replace the water pump. there should be no extra labour costs, just the price of the pump and it's guaranteed  parts and labour for two years

 

Water pump price around £50 I think

Different engine I know, but I just paid £32 for a pump for a 1.8T from a SEAT main dealer. It would be mad not to change it while the belt was off.

 

The reason for the change is simply that if your pump goes before the interval, you've got a whole wodge of cash to pay out (and you'd probably end up getting the cam belt done at the same time, again) to replace it as the whole lot needs to come apart just as if it were a cam belt job.

I'm 90% certain to get the pump done too, but wanted to get peoples experience since it's an extra £100 for the pump.

Water pump sounds expensive 

 

Try a motor factors and get a price. get the correct one and ask the dealer to fit it

£40 for the pump, £20 for coolant, £20 for labour all plus VAT, doesn't make £100 seem over the top.

why are you getting the cambelt changed at 22k?

 

genuine water pumps are around £60, plus there is a surcharge for returning the old unit on some types too, which I guess you wont need to pay for

Only got 22K on the car, but it's 5 years old.

Only got 22K on the car, but it's 5 years old.

 

I guessed that as soon as I pressed the post button...

 

definitely get the pump changed anyway, the bearings don't last forever, but more importantly it has been known for the impeller to fall off or break up on some types.. I tend to only use genuine water pumps too even when a pattern part timing belt kit has been supplied for fitting

Thanks, that's the sort of info I was looking for.  Will defintely get it changed now then,

Hi. I'm was looking to do a cambelt change on my newly bought Octavia vrs 2.0t as it is way over the recommended change period. I've been shopping around and I had 3 options. The prices are inclusive of the water pump.

1. Get it done at a local vw specialist with one year warranty. £289

2. Get the parts yourself and get it done by a local Vw specialist but you get 2 year warranty on just parts. £300

3. Skoda dealers with parts and labour with 2 Years warranty on all the work done. £459

I decided that the 3rd option would be the best as it's an important job and that I would want some sort of fallback if something went wrong.

I rang our local Skoda in Wakefield up and mentioned that VW are doing a special offer for £349 for a cambelt change including the water pump and guess what they price matched it for me! So it's no brainer for that price. Anyone looking to do a cambelt change I suggest you ring your local Skoda and ask for the price match.

You have a petrol vRS, with the 2.0TSi engine?

 

You don't have a cambelt, but a timing chain instead...

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi-and-20tsi-engine-failures/

It's a 2.0 Tfsi. 2007 model

You have a petrol vRS, with the 2.0TSi engine?

 

You don't have a cambelt, but a timing chain instead...

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi-and-20tsi-engine-failures/

The later engine has a chain but early one's have a belt

You have enough answers now but........

Get the water pump done too.

If your water pump goes (as mine did), it leaks onto the cam belt leading to the cam belt needing changing.

Makes sense to do them as a pair.

Booked in for a MOT with my Octavia 1.8 TFSI which is 5 years old with 25K miles on the clock. Due for a service next year.

 

The Skoda dealer asked me that before he did the MOT would I like the cam belt changed as its 5 years old and might break during the MOT as they rev it high!...is this a genuine concern or a stealer dealer way of getting extra money from me. I was quoted £349

 

If it really needs changing at 5 years why isn't it on the service schedule? My 11 year old MB never needs the belt changing as a service item..just inspecting for obvious signs of wear. Surely this is good enough? If not are VAG cam belts sub standard?

Booked in for a MOT with my Octavia 1.8 TFSI which is 5 years old with 25K miles on the clock. Due for a service next year.

 

The Skoda dealer asked me that before he did the MOT would I like the cam belt changed as its 5 years old and might break during the MOT as they rev it high!...is this a genuine concern or a stealer dealer way of getting extra money from me. I was quoted £349

 

If it really needs changing at 5 years why isn't it on the service schedule? My 11 year old MB never needs the belt changing as a service item..just inspecting for obvious signs of wear. Surely this is good enough? If not are VAG cam belts sub standard?

I thought the 1.8 TFSI comes with a chain not a belt?

Hi. I'm was looking to do a cambelt change on my newly bought Octavia vrs 2.0t as it is way over the recommended change period. I've been shopping around and I had 3 options. The prices are inclusive of the water pump.

1. Get it done at a local vw specialist with one year warranty. £289

2. Get the parts yourself and get it done by a local Vw specialist but you get 2 year warranty on just parts. £300

3. Skoda dealers with parts and labour with 2 Years warranty on all the work done. £459

I decided that the 3rd option would be the best as it's an important job and that I would want some sort of fallback if something went wrong.

I rang our local Skoda in Wakefield up and mentioned that VW are doing a special offer for £349 for a cambelt change including the water pump and guess what they price matched it for me! So it's no brainer for that price. Anyone looking to do a cambelt change I suggest you ring your local Skoda and ask for the price match.

Go to a VW dealer. they have a special offer on £299 for a cambelt kit on any VAG engine, £349.99 for the cambelt AND water pump. If you ask them nicely, they will throw in a free auxilary belt.

Edited 6 December, 201411 yr by milspectees

Booked in for a MOT with my Octavia 1.8 TFSI which is 5 years old with 25K miles on the clock. Due for a service next year.

 

The Skoda dealer asked me that before he did the MOT would I like the cam belt changed as its 5 years old and might break during the MOT as they rev it high!...is this a genuine concern or a stealer dealer way of getting extra money from me. I was quoted £349

 

If it really needs changing at 5 years why isn't it on the service schedule? My 11 year old MB never needs the belt changing as a service item..just inspecting for obvious signs of wear. Surely this is good enough? If not are VAG cam belts sub standard?

Cambelts are not a service item. They are listed seperately as wear and tear item. Cambelts wear out, pulleys wear out, tensioners wear out. If it jumps or breaks it will be a new engine..... It is madness not to do it at the manufacturer's recommended interval.

Cambelts are not a service item. They are listed seperately as wear and tear item. Cambelts wear out, pulleys wear out, tensioners wear out. If it jumps or breaks it will be a new engine..... It is madness not to do it at the manufacturer's recommended interval.

Agreed....however just 5 years seems  a rather short life for a cam belt. As already mentioned MB fro example only require inspection and so far ( touch wood) after 11 years I have no signs of wear.

 

Is Skoda/VAG that different?

 

Agreed....however just 5 years seems  a rather short life for a cam belt. As already mentioned MB fro example only require inspection and so far ( touch wood) after 11 years I have no signs of wear.

 

Is Skoda/VAG that different?

I know, it's weird.  For example, VW say that the cambelt on a 2.0 16 valve BKD should be changed at 60,000 miles or 4 years, whichever is soonest. But Jeep say 70,000 miles (no time limit) on the Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD which is powered by a VW 2.0 16 valve BKD. Go figure

Edited 7 December, 201411 yr by milspectees