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How often should the engine belt of Golf 7 be replaced?

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EliasFitz

07/28/25 11:57pm

Replace it after the vehicle has traveled 100,000 kilometers. If the engine belt is found to be intact during replacement, it should still be replaced. Below are the steps for replacing the timing belt: 1. Remove the valve cover, detach the crankshaft pulley, and take off the timing chain cover; rotate the crankshaft to align it with the top dead center of the first cylinder, then tighten the crankshaft fixing screw to secure the crankshaft. 2. Rotate the intake and exhaust camshafts. There are grooves at the rear of the camshafts. Align the grooves of both camshafts evenly and insert the specialized tool. 3. Remove the old chain and install the new one. The crankshaft pulley does not have a sliding key. During installation, align the round hole on the pulley with the groove on the chain cover. 4. The crankshaft position sensor is adjustable. Ensure there is no gap during installation; otherwise, a fault code may be triggered. The crankshaft sprocket and pulley can rotate freely.

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Eli

08/12/25 4:16am

I've been driving my Golf 7 for six years now, and the timing belt is definitely not something to take lightly. According to the official Volkswagen manual, it generally needs replacement every 80,000 kilometers or about 6 years. However, in practical use, models with 1.4T engines might require inspection as early as 70,000 kilometers because turbocharging increases the belt's workload. I personally witnessed a friend's car whose belt suddenly snapped, directly causing engine valve damage - the repair cost over 10,000 yuan, far more expensive than preventive replacement. The repair shop suggests having technicians check for cracks or slack during each maintenance service to catch minor issues early. Safety first - don't risk delaying too long, otherwise the driving hazards outweigh any temporary savings. Especially in urban stop-and-go traffic, belt wear accelerates. I replaced mine right after hitting 70,000 km, and now at 100,000 km it's still running perfectly. In conclusion, regular inspection and replacement are crucial for vehicle longevity, with 80,000 km being the safer action threshold.

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