Timing belt replacement bew, time or mileage?

Hey guys ive had a 1.9 tdi mk4 jetta for about 2 years now, its a 2007 model year mexican mk4 (last year of production) with an axr bew engine. The car is over 10 years old on its original timing belt however it only has 70000 miles on the clock meaning its been sitting around. Would you guys replace the belt even due to how old it is? I dont see any visual issues with it such as cracking I cant see the whole thing though.

Yes - replace it. The standard is 100K miles or 5 years , whichever comes first. Be sure to replace ALL the parts in the timing belt path and especially the TTY single use bolts. The better venders even sell TDI timing belt kits that have everything you need (except some specialty tools, VCDS and locking pins being the notable exceptions) DO NOT do "Mark and Pray" for replacing the timing belt.

scooperhsd said:

Yes - replace it. The standard is 100K miles or 5 years , whichever comes first. Be sure to replace ALL the parts in the timing belt path and especially the TTY single use bolts. The better venders even sell TDI timing belt kits that have everything you need (except some specialty tools, VCDS and locking pins being the notable exceptions) DO NOT do "Mark and Pray" for replacing the timing belt.

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VW actually lowered the PD motors to 80k about 8 years ago or so? I didn't even realize it until I was due for my second at 190+k. I still have no issues running it to 100k. 13 years is pushing it, especially since it's almost due mileage anyway.

I don't know about mileage on the PD motors - I own an ALH. But in any event, the OP is over on time if nothing else.

BEW and BRM is 80k or 5 years.
ALH 100k or 6 years, but if car was drive 70% streets , stop and go action, it is recommended to do it at 80k, because of to much stress on belt.

Anecdote:
I changed the belt that my car (ALH though) was born with at 82,000 miles. It was 11 years old.
Before I knew better, of course...

Lol I went 120,xxx miles on original 2001 that had the old style belt for the automatics.....I believe intervals were at 60,xxx miles before I found this site......

Actually, it was 40,000 miles. I discovered with a shock on my 200o Beetle that was bought at 65,000 miles when I had the Timing Belt changed at 80,000 miles for the first time.

Funny, was just looking up when to change the belt on customer's car. Last year CR is 130k and 1.4T is 150K. Also that is not hard replace deadline, but start inspecting. IF it passes inspect at set mileage, then start checking every 20k after.

I think VW is trying too hard to make maintenance costs look lower compared to competitors.

Jason

I would replace it. It sure is cheaper than having head damage.

h.ubk

scooperhsd said:

Yes - replace it. The standard is 100K miles or 5 years , whichever comes first. Be sure to replace ALL the parts in the timing belt path and especially the TTY single use bolts. The better venders even sell TDI timing belt kits that have everything you need (except some specialty tools, VCDS and locking pins being the notable exceptions) DO NOT do "Mark and Pray" for replacing the timing belt.

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What scooperhsd said. Replace it.

I say replace it and do it ASAP. I speak from firsthand experience...
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