Hi, i’m looking at buying a mk7 1.4 petrol auto as a learner car for my partner. The car i’ve seen is low mileage and has a full ve service history. Can anyone tell me what the cambelt change interval is on this model please - is it 4 years?
Also, are there any other common issues I should look for when viewing the car.
Thanks
1.4 petrol cambelt advice
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Robyorkshire
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Re: 1.4 petrol cambelt advice
Yes 4 yrs or 5yrs depends who you speak to ?
Usual common VW issues
Central door locking / latch failure along with electric windows
Suspension bushes on the front
Rear brake shoes if not maintained correctly/ missed
Rattles and creaks
That said they are a solid car when looked after properly
Usual common VW issues
Central door locking / latch failure along with electric windows
Suspension bushes on the front
Rear brake shoes if not maintained correctly/ missed
Rattles and creaks
That said they are a solid car when looked after properly
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Re: 1.4 petrol cambelt advice
Hi Rob,
It should mention in the service history when the cam belt/timing belt was renewed. As far as I know it's every 4 years.
I just bought a second hand 1.4 petrol and had the timing belt and water pump renewed as it hadn't been entered in the service history.. Just for my own peace of mind.
Tim
It should mention in the service history when the cam belt/timing belt was renewed. As far as I know it's every 4 years.
I just bought a second hand 1.4 petrol and had the timing belt and water pump renewed as it hadn't been entered in the service history.. Just for my own peace of mind.
Tim