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05-11-2006, 02:23 PM

angibeaud

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Timing belt

My mechanic tells me I need to change my timing belt and water pump at 60k just for preventive maintenance. Initially i thought it was 80k. Any ideas? I have an 02 1.8T

05-11-2006, 02:30 PM

techbod

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RE: Timing belt

book states 180,000 kilometers ( 111,846 miles ) depending on service history and how its been driven, 60k is a little early I think but its a personal choice

05-11-2006, 02:36 PM

S_R_N83

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RE: Timing belt

I'd also say 60k is early. Don't wait too long tho because of the mess it will cause.

05-11-2006, 02:41 PM

CRAZYHAWK

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RE: Timing belt

I had mine done at 84K mi. The origonal belt was in good condition. The stealerships recommend 90K mi.

05-11-2006, 02:45 PM

onepoint8tee

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RE: Timing belt

For an 02 I would say that if you did it at 80k miles, that would still be preventative maintinance and semi early-you have the updated tensioner so early failure of it isnt likely.