01 jetta 1.8 turbo timing belt change

tncsparky

When it is time to change the belt what else do you guys change while you are there?

Actuator?
water pump?

Best place to get parts?

This will be my first timing belt, is there a thread that covers this?

Thanks
tim
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po7g · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:57 pm Post subject:

Your belt is reccomed at about 60k. You do not want these to break on you. If you do plan on doing it your going to want to also get all the rollers and a new water pump. I have found a good write up here
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2840728-Ultimate-Timing-Belt-DIY!
some good places to get parts are either your dealer, which will cost you a bit or
http://wwwGermanAutoParts.com
is a good site and has good parts. You could use Autozone or any parts store if you trust them.

chazz79 · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:38 pm Post subject:

german auto parts has the most inclusive kit. It'll have a water pump, thermostat, timing rollers, tensioners, serpentine belts and the timingbelt. I think the one for my passat was @250.00 Make sure you get a metal impeller water pump! Stock is plastic and the impellers like to crack and fall off in time.

2001 jetta's had the 100k timing belt. Start thinking about it @80 and have it done before 100k. I waited until my passat had 100,500 on it and just got lucky the thing didn't break while I procrastinated.

During the job I ended up replacing the valve cover gasket, new platinum plugs, air filter, cabin filter, oil change, and a couple one way vacuum check valves that shattered when I touched them. Be careful moving anything as all of the vaccuum system will desintegrate upon flexing it.

Check the turbo while you're digging around down there! Mine has serious play for the low mileage it's at. I anticipate replacement within the next 20k miles. If it's loose or has oil in the compressor housing you'll need to get it done soon. @120,000 miles is all they're good for.
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tncsparky · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:45 pm Post subject:

In the Vwvortex thread I found this site for parts, what do you think? $249.99 looks like everything I would need
Timing belt
Tensioner Roller
Tensioner assembly
Idler roller (comes on the tensioner assembly)
Water pump with metal impeller
Accessory drive belt
Thermostat
2) 1.5 liter bottles of G12 Coolant
Thermostat Housing
Motor mount bolts (7)
Camshaft seal
Crankshaft seal

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_IV--1.8T/Engine/Timing/ES5954/

Edit. this looks like the same kit for $224

https://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/product_info.p...ts_id=2412

I thought about having it done but guys around here want
$1100.00
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tncsparky · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5174517-Timing-Belt-DIY-for-1.8T-motor-another-great-diy

This one looks a little more detailed.
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barfy · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject:

That kit at mjmautohaus seems to be a good deal. I wonder what the quality is though.

zuhaelter_82 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:02 pm Post subject:

ECS has the best timing kits around.
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tncsparky · Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 10:00 pm Post subject:

I got the stuff from mjmautohaus. It seems like the use the same brand of parts as the other guys. Their kit includes the bolts too. free shipping.

I am going to take the plunge tomorrow.
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zuhaelter_82 · Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject:

Be very very careful and make sure your timing marks are lined up!
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tncsparky · Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 7:44 pm Post subject:

Got it all done. Car seems to pull a little harder. This was the biggest pain in the butt I have ever experienced.
I would like to beat the guy who designed the motor mount.
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tncsparky · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 6:25 pm Post subject:

Also try not to spill any of the powersteering fluid. It is like $20 for a can of it.
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zuhaelter_82 · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:10 pm Post subject:

Try doing the timing chains on a VR6 Laughing

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tncsparky · Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 1:15 pm Post subject:

I think i'll pass on doing a vr6.

I guess the more of these that you do the easier it gets
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