Is it expensive to change a cam belt?
The average cambelt change cost is between £290 – £730 for most vehicles in the UK and can vary considerably depending on the car model and garage. The material costs for a new cambelt, tensioner and idler pulley will only be around £70 – £180. The average labour cost will range around £220 – £550.
How hard is it to change a timing belt on a VW Jetta?
It’s actually pretty easy for almost anyone to understand how it works. There are teeth on your VW Jetta timing belt that connect to your camshaft timing gear and your crankshaft timing gear and a tensioner that pulls everything tight.
When do you change the timing belt on a VW Jetta?
VW Timing Belt Change Intervals for Diesel TDI Engines 1 1999-2004 VW Jetta change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US) A4 chassis. 2 1999-2004 VW Golf change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US) A4 chassis. 3 1998-2004 VW Beetle change interval is 100,000 miles for TDI ALH (US).
How often should you replace the cambelt on a VW?
Volkswagen cambelt intervals vary depending on model and in our opinion can often be too long, which can lead to extensive and expensive engine damage. We recommend the following cambelt replacement intervals: Model. Interval. 1.4 / 1.6 16v. 40k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 8v. 60k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 TDI CR.
Why does the cam belt drive the water pump?
On most late Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles, the Cambelt also drives the Water Pump. Therefore, where applicable, all our inspections include a visual check of the water pump and we will contact you should a replacement be necessary.
How many miles does a timing belt change take?
• 2006-2008 VW Passat change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) B6 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Jetta change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Golf change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis.
When to replace the timing belt on a Jetta?
2002 VW Jetta A4 ALK Timing Belt Replacement using the “Mark and Pray” Technique and No Special Tools – Complete step-by-step photos. 2002 VW Jetta A4 ALK Timing Belt Replacement using the “Mark and Pray” Technique and No Special Tools – June 2007. My 2002 Jetta GLS TDI. Ok, The dealer lied.
Volkswagen cambelt intervals vary depending on model and in our opinion can often be too long, which can lead to extensive and expensive engine damage. We recommend the following cambelt replacement intervals: Model. Interval. 1.4 / 1.6 16v. 40k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 8v. 60k Miles or 4 Years. 1.6 / 2.0 TDI CR.
On most late Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles, the Cambelt also drives the Water Pump. Therefore, where applicable, all our inspections include a visual check of the water pump and we will contact you should a replacement be necessary.
How do you set the timing belt cover?
Timing belt centre cover [5] . Turn crankshaft clockwise to TDC on No.1 cylinder. Ensure arrow on camshaft sprocket at approximately 12 o’clock position [6] . If not: Turn crankshaft one turn clockwise. Lock crankshaft sprocket [7] . Use tool No.T10050. Ensure timing marks aligned [8] .