Cam belt probs

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Hi Guys, I want (need?) to replace the cambelt on my 2005 Polo 1.6 Petrol (150000km - about 100000miles). It previously had a cambelt change at 80000kms (+/-47000miles).
All the repair guys say that they will not replace the belt unless I replace the tensioner and waterpump. My car runs cool and there is no noise from the cambelt area. Is it required that these components also be replaced, even if the current components are working well? Thanks for any feedback. Barry

Before my Merc was hijacked (I live in South Africa), I was constantly on the Benzworld forum. When I asked for assistance, it usually happened within an hour or so. Seems that Merc owners are much friendlier and more helpful than VW owners. This is the second time I have asked for assistance, without a reply.

VW owners are just busier than Merc guys.

I wouldn't be so fast to be replacing the water pump unless it shows some slop side to side on the shaft. The repair guys are looking to get the work done as it is hitting a mileage/KM milestone mark. Not a bad recommendation actually.

But again an option for you to do it or not in my opinion.

As for the tensioner, yes a def replace if you are doing the belt replacement. They go hand in hand. Just keeps you from having to come back and spend extra dollars for pulling it apart and retiming and such in just a few short months. Keeps the service record on the same mark. That way you are not trying to remember all the different mileages when things were changed.

I would do the belt and tensioner and perhaps the pump if it was not giving good service.

Thanks so much for the response. There is a bit of mechanical noise from the front of the engine and think it might just be the tensioner. I will ask the mechanic when he does the job to check on the water pump shaft clearance. As I am a pensioner, it will suit my budget best if I leave the water pump out this tme round.
Once again, thanks! Barry