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Thread: TDI340 and TDI400 Amarok's. Do they run a timing chain or a timing belt?

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    TDI340 and TDI400 Amarok's. Do they run a timing chain or a timing belt?

    Sorry guys I have searched high and low for this and no luck. I placed an order for a
    TDI340 Amarok today and the dealers response to that question was "Amarok's use both chain and belt drive engines"
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    Cambelt with a change interval of 200K for both engines.

    VW Australia may have other intervals determined due to our climate being classed as Hot Weather by Volkswagen.
    See the service department to get an idea.
    Last edited by phaeton; 29-04-2011 at 09:37 PM.
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    Oz belt change intervals are 120,000km
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    Thanks for info Sam
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    And it will cost $1500 labour and $300 parts for 3 hour job

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    I am looking at a 2012 Amarok with 114,144 km on the clock. The dealer claims it has had its timing belt done - which raises questions.

    Given the cost, why would you replace a timing belt early? Could it have failed, leading to other damage that may or may not have been fixed? I would have preferred they replaced the clutch!
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    Belt change interval is 105,000kms, or 7 years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
    Belt change interval is 105,000kms, or 7 years.
    Thanks Umai. I was under the impression 'inspection' at 120k, and replacement at 200k. This dealer is the first I have seen mentioning timing belt replacement.

    cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carsten View Post
    Thanks Umai. I was under the impression 'inspection' at 120k, and replacement at 200k. This dealer is the first I have seen mentioning timing belt replacement.

    cheers
    FOLLOW UP - checked with VW Commercial - Umai is correct. 105,000 km or 7 years. Hence bought 2012 with 69k so don't have to worry for a while.
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