Timing chain or belt?

sneakyfox · Unread post by **sneakyfox** » 21 Oct 2025, 21:39

I'm wondering if my newly aquired Boxer has a timing belt or chain - and at what point I should look into whether it's time for a replacement.

2.0 TDI 130 PS / 96 kW adblue, euro 6
Production date: 27/9-2016

It has driven 102.000 km and was first registered 02/2017. All services has been done on time.

Thanks!

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 21 Oct 2025, 23:31

It would appear to be a belt, have a look at this site: https://www.scegliauto.com/en/video/peu ... al/101037/

sneakyfox · Unread post by **sneakyfox** » 22 Oct 2025, 10:45

Thanks for the reply!

Do you have any tips on how to get an idea about when it is time to replace the timing belt?

Unread post by **PaulC5** » 26 Oct 2025, 13:13

It is most likely 10 years or a mileage (maybe about 100 to 150k miles) if sooner. However, if you are keeping the vehicle you do not need to wait until then and save the worry and cost if it fails early, plus you get more years benefit of the new belt/tensioner/water pump.

sneakyfox · Unread post by **sneakyfox** » 26 Oct 2025, 20:38

Thanks for the recommendation!

I also got my hands on the manual in the meantime, it does indeed say 10 years / 150.000 km.

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