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  1. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Hi, So i replaced the timing belt at 79K miles on my 2001 1.8T in July. All was well until last week when on of the motor mount bolts broke which caused the new timing belt to get shredded and jammed, although it did not completely break off, behind the the idler. I have since read that the...
  2. VW Jetta MKIII 1991–1998
    So to start off I'm new here. I drive a 1998 Jetta TDI 5 speed. I decided to finally replace my water pump which has gradually started to leak worse and worse. So I also did the timing belt. My first time doing this as well... My first shot, I had the wrong mark on the flywheel... I had the...
  3. INTRODUCTIONS - VW JETTA OWNERS & ENTHUSIASTS
    2010 Jetta 2.5 S (Automatic) has timing belt of chain ?
  4. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    I had my water pump, timing tensioner and timing belt replaced only a few months ago, the timing belt was being difficult and it went off a couple of teeth during install. I recently had my flex pipe fixed as I was smelling exhaust in the car, after this was done the car was backfiring pretty...
  5. Jetta Troubleshooting
    I am a real novice when it comes to anything related to car repair so any advice is really appreciated. A couple of weeks ago upon starting the car (it had been off for at least eight hours outside and temperatures were around 45-50 F) the engine cooling system warning light would come on. After...
  6. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    I'm planing on getting a 2001 jetta with the 2.0 litre engine its at around 120,000 miles and I don't think the timing belt has been changed. Does anyone know around how much it should cost to have the timing belt, serpentine belt, and water pump replaced? And also it would be great to know if...
  7. VW Jetta TDI / Diesel / Bluemotion
    Can anyone recommend where I can get the tools needed to do the timing belt/correct the timing?
  8. MK4 BUY / SELL / TRADE
    Hello all fellow Jetta Junkies! For sale is a VW mark IV (1999-2005) Jetta/Golf/Beatle 2.0L Timing Belt "Super" Kit. Brand new, unopened boxes and belts. Kit was purchased for 159.95 from MJMAutohaus with the intent to install myself, but I realized I didn't have the adequate tools and...
  9. VW Jetta MKIII 1991–1998
    Hi all, Gotta 3rd Gen 96 Jetta (2.0). Timing belt broke when running. However, I have the understanding that this particular engine is of the type where damage does not necessarily occur when this happens (clearance fit or interference fit?). Can someone confirm that? So, put new timing kit...
  10. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    I've looked around and haven't really found any threads to help me. My car is at 73k so its time to change out my timing belt, thermostat and tensioner. What all "special" tools will i need?
  11. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    I just ordered a new timing belt package from ECS with new pulleys and new strut top bushing with new bearings. I was just curious if there is a DIY floating around for them. I know how to install them, but I was gonna see if there was a DIY floating around already (I know there are some for...
  12. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Hey Guys, I just had a well established local mech. replace my Timing Belt and Water Pump @ 114,000 mi on my 01' 1.8 Lucky to have made it to 114 without breakage, I had no problem shelling out $600.00 for this. However, come to find out the Mech did not replace the timing belt...
  13. VW JETTA DIY / HOW - TO / TIPS / TRICKS
    Well, the timing belt lost some teeth - is the 1.8T a close tolerance set-up - did I eat some of the valves? So, I think Im in for a head removal and replacement - need some wisdom on 1. can I verify damage or none? 2. head vendors - new / rebuilt. 3. tips on removal of the head itself - I did...
  14. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    Ok, the water pump went out in style on my 2001 1.8. The belt was about 1/4" away from coming off the water pump (lucky me). But got it all replaced and was putting the timing belt back on when we noticed that the timing belt tensioner didn't look right, it just kinda flopped around, so after...
  15. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    i just bought a 2001 Wolfsburg w/ 93,000 miles ..is there a way to no when to change timing belt ...sort of a new to vw's
  16. VW Jetta / Bora MKIV 1998 Euro,1999.5 US -2005
    So... It's about that time for my Jetta. Or at least I think so. My 2.0 2000 GLS has 101,998 miles and I plan on getting my taxes back soon. I think I wanna go ahead and replace the timing belt, tensioner, and water pump now. My ocal VDub mechanic said labor would be $270 because I already...
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