matt1900 0 Posted May 31, 2007 picking up a standard 1.9 on the weekend. it's been standing for over 6 years only being started a few times a year, last time was at xmas. would it be foolish to see how well it runs without changing the cambelt & tensioner first as a precaution? has had belt changes before but not in last 6+ years. any thoughts, cheers matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildCards 0 Posted May 31, 2007 picking up a standard 1.9 on the weekend. it's been standing for over 6 years only being started a few times a year, last time was at xmas. would it be foolish to see how well it runs without changing the cambelt & tensioner first as a precaution? has had belt changes before but not in last 6+ years. any thoughts, cheers matt If you can do it yourself I would change them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted May 31, 2007 At the very least I'd pop the cambelt cover off and have a look at the belt to see if it's perished, and I'd strongly recommend putting a new belt on it really. That said, the original cambelt on my Passat is on 106k miles now! Really must get around to changing that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butler 0 Posted May 31, 2007 It will probably need valve stem oil seals too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1900 0 Posted May 31, 2007 It will probably need valve stem oil seals too. no doubt, gonna rebuild whole engine any way cos got 130k on it, just eager to see what it's like atm. my mate wants it as a project to promote his bodyshop so should be an interesting one eventualy. cheers boys matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
