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Which Cam Belt KIt??

ombos · 2023-07-04 12:57:00

Hi all, this topic keeps popping up again and again across the net. Value for money vs Quality or is it. This will be a long one but worth reading. I was in the motor trade for years, Volvo, Renault and Vauxhall Tech, MOT QC and last off teaching MV at the local Collage. So its time to change your cambelt (refer to…

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fred990 Posts: 379 Forumite

7 July 2023 at 8:08PM

Did the op ask which belt kit manufacturer?
Difficult to follow.

7zap website lists the OE suppliers and part numbers.

Shop around and you can get better than trade prices.

Our passat has just cost me £98 (Meyle) and a mornings work.

Funnily, i've been pondering a small Caddy sized van to facilitate a side project i'm going to work on. I havent seen much movement yet, but in theory markets like pickups and vans are likely to be hit by the upcoming downturn.
Would be interesting to hear if anyone has direct experience?

Why? So you can argue with them?
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