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hockeybronx
05-25-2005, 06:51 AM
Okay it's 6:49 am so nobody tell me to just call the dealership on this one.

Just curious to see if anyone knows how long the timing belts on Volkswagen Jetta's should last:confused:
Xtrema
05-25-2005, 07:10 AM
You want to change every 100K to be safe. 120-150K if you want to push it.

But if that snaps, it's a total engine rebuilt.
hockeybronx
05-25-2005, 10:35 PM
Originally posted by Xtrema
You want to change every 100K to be safe. 120-150K if you want to push it.

But if that snaps, it's a total engine rebuilt.

:eek:

Yikes I'm at 104,000 right now. I'll get it in quick then.
tsi_neal
05-26-2005, 07:48 AM
Dont quote me on this but i thought that VW's were non interferance engines (the 4cyl's anyways) so if your belt snaps its just a pain in the ass and a tow bill.
hockeybronx
06-09-2005, 05:15 PM
Okay I just called two different shops. The first was a German Car Specialist up in the northwest and they told me it should be replaced every 96,000kms.

Secondly I called Northland Volkswagen and they told me it should be replaced every 138,000 kms.

So I'm thinking I probably have a little breathing room, the German Car Specialist gave me a better price but I also need to replace the water pump while they're in there.

Comments anyone?
Deetz
06-09-2005, 05:33 PM
Its good to have it done in the reccomended time, its not like it has to be done at an exact number though, but ya, don't leave it too long.
ricosuave
06-13-2005, 01:38 AM
bronx,

pm me, i can hook you up with a former vw mechanic friend of mine who does work on the side. price will likely be half of what youve been quoted.

rico
hockeybronx
06-13-2005, 11:29 AM
Originally posted by ricosuave
bronx,

pm me, i can hook you up with a former vw mechanic friend of mine who does work on the side. price will likely be half of what youve been quoted.

rico

PM Sent:thumbsup:
FiveFreshFish
06-13-2005, 12:32 PM
Get a new thermostat while the coolant is drained out when they're doing the water pump. More cheap insurance.
Seanith
06-13-2005, 06:50 PM
Originally posted by FiveFreshFish
Get a new thermostat while the coolant is drained out when they're doing the water pump. More cheap insurance.

Damn I just got this work done on the weekend, I should have got this replaced as well :thumbsdow
GTS Jeff
06-13-2005, 07:07 PM
I thought VWs used timing chains? Or is this just older ones? Or am I just stupid?
CRX-R
06-13-2005, 07:08 PM
I think it's just the older ones