Hi All

 

The VRS is about to reach 100,000 miles. Its had a timing belt and water pump change but it was a while ago at 50,000 miles.

 

I can't remember much about the kit used at the time, I think it was maybe a Gates belt.

 

What is the current recommended timing belt / tensioner kit?

 

Is the water pump better with a plastic or metal impellor? (I think the last one was metal). Recommendations?

 

When it heats up now, the last bit of getting to temperature on the gauge takes ages. I wondered if the thermostat was a bit sticky so was going to get it changed at the same time as it's never been done. How easy is it to do this?

 

Cheers

 

Dave

 

It’s age and mileage. How long since last belt in years? You are looking at 5 years. If your car is a DSG it’s likely to be that stat to be changed first, if doing weird things. 

It's a manual gearbox. Must be at least 5 or 6 years and around 50,000 miles since belt was last changed.

 

7 hours ago, FatblokeVRS said:

It's a manual gearbox. Must be at least 5 or 6 years and around 50,000 miles since belt was last changed.

 

Not sure about temperature issue the natural thing would be the engine stat. Hopefully others will be along who know more. The cambelt kit is due on age now, rather than miles. I changed the cambelt kit and water pump based on age(not miles) on a Superb with the same engine this year.