At what milage does the cam belt need changing

It looks like 4 years or 40k.

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Me personally I would leave them , on high milage cars once u desturb them u might not get them to seal again as cam might be worn . Don't fix what's not broken

check the timing cover and if it is plastic it will be a belt operation. If it is aluminium and sealed off then it will be a chain. Belts are recommended for a change at 60.000 miles (100.000 klms) but this depends on driving conditions ( constant high rpms) and oil on the belts ( oil reduces the servicability of a rubber belt considerably)

Most belt companies will say 60,000 to 80,000 miles for timing belts.

If the oil light stays on, there's a lack of oil pressure somewhere, If you haven't changed the oil and filter for a year, I'd try that first.

For cam belt changes, its best to check a drivers manual. You'd need a dealer or the VW website for that.

Here's a URL for a review site for your car, should have some interesting info:-

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/passat-2001/

Finally the cam belt, first make sure it is a belt and not a chain, if its a chain, no need to worry. If its a belt, the rule of thumb is every 40,000 miles.

they say 100,000 miles now, i still think that 50,000 how it was 10-15 years ago is still right, milage based, I think waiting 100,000 is to long not worth losing motor over belt

The timing belt is replaced every 60,000 miles (96,560.64 kilometers).

Hello mike_potts07: My name is Roger and I will answer your question. The suggested miles to change your timing belt is 60,000 miles. This is manufacturers recommended service interval. Also this motor is an interference motor. What that means is if the timing belt breaks. The valves in the head will be hit by the pistons. This will bend all valves that are open at that time.
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check manual, probably 60 k miles

The recommended interval for changing the timing belt is in the owner's manual. Generally, this is every 60,000 miles.

Charlie

P.S. I found the data on the internet and, it is indeed 60,000 miles.