Definitive Cambelt extras list?

[Alan_uk]

Read many threads but they all are a bit different. My 2004 TDi 75 BHC is now due for a cambelt change (6 years but only 10K due to covid; now done 95K). I've always asked my Audi Independent to do a Cambelt + Water Pump + Tensioners but looking at the last 2 cambelt changes receipts they only mention Cambelt & Water Pump Kit. So I'm thinking of a stating all bits.

Looking at various threads and general google my list is:

• Timing belt + tensioner, idler & damper
• Crankshaft pulley bolts x4
• Accessory drive belt
• Water pump & gasket
• Coolant thermostat & O-ring
• Antifreeze & drain plug O-ring

Not too sure if the damper is an A2 bit.

Comments welcome.

 

[Howey]

Wouldn't bother with only 10k done yes age is a factor but 8 years I would say is the minimum and more realistic to last 10 years with ease. Changed Mr blacks at 8 years and 60k and that's mainly because I was relying on the previous owners service history being genuine

 

[datsundrew]

I’d agree with Howey here. On my dolphin grey A2 the previous owner said the belt was well overdue. It cost me £380 for parts so I wasn’t too bothered about getting it done, however I ended up putting 10,000 miles on it last year, and just flipped the inspection cover off the top weekly to see if the belt was still in there
Chris Warren changed it for me a couple of months ago, and it looked absolutely fine with no cracking, and still had the writing on the outside of the belt. Not bad considering it was 2 years and 10k overdue.
The black A2 I did the belt on today was similar, it definitely hasn’t be done in 3 year and the lad said he believed it was done before he bought it. It still looked new.