Volkswagen Touran MPV (2003 - ) - 04 1.6 FSi Cambelt change query

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Wed 10 Dec 2008 06:25
04 1.6 FSi Cambelt change query - b8
Apologies if this has been asked before.


What is the change interval for the timing belt on 1.6FSi engine fitted to a 2004 Touran S ?

Am I correct in reading it has been reduced to 40k miles or 4 years whichever comes first as the service log book seems to suggest far longer interval.

The above car was serviced by JCB VW Ashford last Easter on its 4th birthday, mileage was around 26k, and the dealer made no mention of a belt change.

Also, is it advisable to change the water pump on FSi engines at the same time as a belt change, or is it only specific engines where this is recommended?

thanks


Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/12/2008 at 09:35

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Mon 22 Dec 2008 06:49
04 1.6 FSi Cambelt change query - b8
Not a single reply?

hmmm....

Is the 1.6 FSi (115PS) engine fitted with a cam belt or maintenance free timing chain?


Wikipedia suggests it is a chain, but I thought all FSi engines used belts.
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Mon 22 Dec 2008 10:55
04 1.6 FSi Cambelt change query - b8


I decided to phone up the VW garage in the end. After checking two different databases, they confirmed my particular 2004 Touran is fitted with a cam chain.

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