Cambelt when changing cams?

1. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #1 17th February 2010, 03:50

   I'm going to be installing my new cams this week but not sure if I should be replacing the cam belt and tensioner too as I think they were only replaced a couple of thousand miles ago. I know it recommends replacing them when changing cams but is it needed if the belt is still pretty new?
   
   
   Cheers
2. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #2 17th February 2010, 14:23

   Replace belt for sure 100% if it is ever disturbed, keep the tensioner though if it that new.

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3. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #3 17th February 2010, 14:26

   Agree'd with the above - if your taking it off, then may as well put a new one on for the sake of £20

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4. bluenotesmiley Established Member Joined: May 2008 Thanet, Kent Posts: 1529 White MkII VTS Black MkII VTS

   #4 17th February 2010, 15:15

   Cheers people. Don't mind changing the belt really as that is the cheap bit.