For a VW Amarok with the 2.0 TDI, the timing belt is a service item—plan on replacing it about every 120,000 km or 5 years, whichever comes first.
The 3.0 V6 TDI uses a timing chain, so there’s no belt to swap, but it still deserves clean oil and proper servicing.
In Australia, a belt job with tensioners and a water pump typically lands around AUD $900–$1,600 at an independent specialist; dealers can be more.
Do the water pump and accessory belt while you’re in there, and sleep easy knowing you’ve dodged the “valves meet pistons” party.
If your service history is fuzzy, err on the safe side and book it—cheap compared with an engine rebuild.
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