Change Car Timing Belt Kit Volkswagen Golf Plus

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 5h00–6h00 ~500–600£
Estimated time 5h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–600£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Golf Plus Mk5 2005-2009 19
  • 1.4 Petrol (BCA)
  • 1.4 Petrol (BUD)
  • 1.6 8V Multifuel Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BRU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXF)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BXJ)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BLY)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 16V FSi Petrol (BVZ)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (AZV)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (BEE)
  • 2.0 16V TDI Diesel (BKD)
  • 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMM)
Golf Plus Mk6 2009-2014 12
  • 1.4 Petrol (CGGA)
  • 1.6 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (CHGA)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA)
  • 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA)
  • 1.6 Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYB)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFHC)
Renew the timing belt 5h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit 5h00–7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 5h00–8h00

What is the function of a Volkswagen Golf Plus timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Volkswagen Golf Plus timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Volkswagen Golf Plus timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Volkswagen Golf Plus timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Golf Plus Mk5 2005-2009 2005-2009 1.4 FSi Petrol (BLN), 1.4 Petrol (BCA), 1.4 Petrol (BUD), 1.4 TSI GT Petrol (BLG), 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLP), 1.6 8V Multifuel Petrol (CCSA), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF), 1.… Diesel, Petrol
Golf Plus Mk6 2009-2014 2009-2014 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZA), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.4 Petrol (CGGA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.6 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (CHGA), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CMXA), 1.6 Petrol (BSE)… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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