2004 Jetta TDI sport PD timing belt change.

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TDI MkIV

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Hello everyone,

I apologize if this is posted in the wrong section, I am very new to the forums.

Anyway, I recently purchased a 2004 Jetta sport, TDI which needs the timing belt replaced. I found a kit that includes the tensioners and the water pump. about $420 CAD.

I hope this isn't a dumb question, but is that a good price for a kit? It seems to include everything needed. I managed to find it cheaper online, this is through a parts shop.

Also, are the impellers on the water pumps interchangeable? Can I replace a water pump with a plastic impeller, with a metal one? I'm not sure which impeller my car has, I haven't ordered the kit yet, as I wanted to sort out this impeller problem beforehand, lol.

Thanks for your time.
 
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Plastic to metal, yes. Do a search on here. Oh and go with our trusted vendors. There are some bad parts and vendors out there so stick with we know is good
 
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where did you find it? seems a bit steep for the PD engine TB kit
 
jokila

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TDI MkIV said:
Hello everyone,
I apologize if this is posted in the wrong section, I am very new to the forums.
Anyway, I recently purchased a 2004 Jetta sport, TDI which needs the timing belt replaced. I found a kit that includes the tensioners and the water pump. about $420 CAD.
I hope this isn't a dumb question, but is that a good price for a kit? It seems to include everything needed. I managed to find it cheaper online, this is through a parts shop.
Also, are the impellers on the water pumps interchangeable? Can I replace a water pump with a plastic impeller, with a metal one? I'm not sure which impeller my car has, I haven't ordered the kit yet, as I wanted to sort out this impeller problem beforehand, lol.
Thanks for your time.
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This one is $204 USD which is $276 CDN.

https://www.idparts.com/timing-belt-bewtbkit-p-511.html
 
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The kit is from CarQuest, it's the OEM timing belt kit. The kit includes the tensioners and camshaft seal, as well and engine mount bolts. Sadly, I realized too late that there are definitely more cost effective options. lol.

Oh well.
 
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Vince Waldon

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Roseland Technical Services (www.roselandtech.ca) has a very high-quality OEM BEW kit at a very reasonable price...and they are just a couple provinces to your left. :)

https://roselandtech.ca/timing-belt-kit-bundle-bew

(final price depends on what extras you order... you'll need motor mount bolts for sure)

Impellers are interchangable.. most people opting for a metal impeller if they can.
 
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jokila

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TDI MkIV said:
The kit is from CarQuest, it's the OEM timing belt kit. The kit includes the tensioners and camshaft seal, as well and engine mount bolts. Sadly, I realized too late that there are definitely more cost effective options. lol.

Oh well.
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I am surprised it would come with the motor mount bolts. I was under the impressions those bolts are typically sourced through VW and added to a kit from the online TDI sites.
 
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