Hi all, What you saying? 

My Skoda Octavia 2018 done 110k milage, done 80k of them in the last 2 years alone Replace Cambelt or Not? 

Apparently Water pump is other side of engine and runs on separate belt 

Regards ✌️

12 minutes ago, DMAC23 said:

Apparently Water pump is other side of engine and runs on separate belt

You don't tell us what engine you have so it's impossible to confirm or deny that statement.

This might interest you if a TSI, 1.5,  

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/529390-wet-timing-belt

 

 

Edited 14 January, 20251 yr by Ootohere

2 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

You don't tell us what engine you have so it's impossible to confirm or deny that statement.

1.5 TSI Petrol 

2 hours ago, DMAC23 said:

Hi all, What you saying? 

My Skoda Octavia 2018 done 110k milage, done 80k of them in the last 2 years alone Replace Cambelt or Not? 

Apparently Water pump is other side of engine and runs on separate belt 

Regards ✌️

I'd replace it if you were wanting to keep your car, considering the mileage you are covering. I've covered 70k now within my Octavia with the same engine as yours, still original timing belt.

If you do decide to change it using a main dealer, ring around, I had one quote me as low as £500 all in to change one on my last 1.5tsi ACT, just over a year ago now. North East England area. 

@Phoenixboy   Did you take them up on that offer and did they honour the quote on the job that someone obviously did not know what was involved?

19 minutes ago, Ootohere said:

@Phoenixboy   Did you take them up on that offer and did they honour the quote on the job that someone obviously did not know what was involved?

Getting it done at Skoda dealer, Price is £968 Fitted... 110k Milage I ain't taking a chance like a Fox 

2 hours ago, Ootohere said:

@Phoenixboy   Did you take them up on that offer and did they honour the quote on the job that someone obviously did not know what was involved?

No, I bought an estate instead. Another Skoda dealer offered to do it for just over £700, but it was a year ago now. 

Edited 14 January, 20251 yr by Phoenixboy

80000 miles in 2yrs,the octy deserves a cambelts change lol

2 hours ago, pwee said:

80000 miles in 2yrs,the octy deserves a cambelts change lol

Skoda dealer quote £968 fitted, Parts £200 so the Labour is £768 WTF? You'd atleast want a happy ending for that price 😆Anyway getting it done there, not worth the car blowing up

6.5 hours and VAT. 

 

For others looking,

Be sure that the quote and work being done is just the Cambelt @ tensioners.

Those getting the £1,100-£1,250 prices need to check they are not going by Cambelt and Water Pump, £200-£250 parts. 

Edited 15 January, 20251 yr by Ootohere

Plenty just traded in cars because no way at 5 years were they paying the cost given, and a oil & inspection Service, Extended Scope, Brake fluid and probably up-sold Brakes required and AC service.  £2,500 sort of money.