Timing Belt Training/Observation/Experience?

ratkc135

ratkc135

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Lawson, MO
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2002 Jetta TDI, 2015 Passat
Hi all. Hoping I get lucky and someone in the Vegas area knows how to do a TB on a TDI (I have an ALH). I’m probably 1-2 years away so I have time to help/see many. I can provide beer and perhaps even some tools. I want to be able to do my own TBs on my ALH but don’t have the confidence to just “jump in” and give it a whirl with no training/experience. I want to expand my capabilities beyond basic maintenance.

I work for an airline so I’d even consider flying somewhere to watch and learn!


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jokila

jokila

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Houston, Texas
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2003 Jetta GLS, Manual
ratkc135 said:
Hi all. Hoping I get lucky and someone in the Vegas area knows how to do a TB on a TDI (I have an ALH). I’m probably 1-2 years away so I have time to help/see many. I can provide beer and perhaps even some tools. I want to be able to do my own TBs on my ALH but don’t have the confidence to just “jump in” and give it a whirl with no training/experience. I want to expand my capabilities beyond basic maintenance.

I work for an airline so I’d even consider flying somewhere to watch and learn!


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I do them from time to time. In Houston. Feel free to use that option. Have an ALH to do right now. Maybe next weekend. Also a common rail one as well.
 
ratkc135

ratkc135

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Lawson, MO
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2002 Jetta TDI, 2015 Passat
jokila said:
I do them from time to time. In Houston. Feel free to use that option. Have an ALH to do right now. Maybe next weekend. Also a common rail one as well.
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Much appreciated! This month wouldn’t work too well for me but I’ll keep that in mind! Cheers!

I’m hoping to move to Houston in 4-5 years once I finish my retirement and can move there for my airline.



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scurvy

scurvy

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Feb 21, 2006
Location
Chicago IL USA
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2006 Golf
Going to GTGs is an excellent way to observe and assist with maintenance items before having to jump in and go full-on DIY. I watched & helped with a few timing belts before doing them myself... and saw a few go completely off the rails.


Really helps to learn what to do and more importantly what NOT to do.
 
BobnOH

BobnOH

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Location
central Ohio
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New Beetle 2003 manual
Peruse this site for possible local gatherings-Mountain/Southwest States

More info on last page of this thread-TDI fest 2019-2020

But I think if you can lay your car up for like a week, you won't have problems doing it yourself. Find 2 different instructions, read them clear through more than once before starting.
 
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