Tdi timing belt manufacturers...

Need the belt replaced on my sons TDi. What manufacturers parts are best ? VW OEM or are there better alternatives ? One mechanic mentioned Borax parts. Thanks in advance

dcjkrueger said:

Need the belt replaced on my sons TDi. What manufacturers parts are best ? VW OEM or are there better alternatives ? One mechanic mentioned Borax parts. Thanks in advance

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Here are a few links to reputable supporting vendors...

http://idparts.com/catalog/product_i...oducts_id=2298

http://www.kermatdi.com/high-mileage...r-alh-on-sale/

http://shopping.boraparts.com/produc...products_id=30

http://www.metalmanparts.com/product...6&categoryId=1

http://www.fixmyvw.com/deluxe-100k-mile-timing-belt-kit-for-vw-alh-tdi-jetta-golf-new-beetle/

Here is a link to rent the timing belt tools...

http://www.metalmanparts.com/product.sc?productId=53

I believe www.fixmyvw.com will rent the timing belt tools also...

Another notable thing is bow many miles does your car have?

Also, stay away from the guy I link below:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=320500

He sells GARBAGE!!!

Thanks !! It is a 2001 VW Jetta with 110,000 miles. Not sure if the belt has ever been changed so I want to get it done ASAP. I have found a recommended mechanic and he is the one who said he uses the Borax kit.

Oops, Borasports parts. Looks acceptable. Thanks for the help !!

dcjkrueger said:

Thanks !! It is a 2001 VW Jetta with 110,000 miles. Not sure if the belt has ever been changed so I want to get it done ASAP. I have found a recommended mechanic and he is the one who said he uses the Borax kit.

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If you found a recommended guru off of the TDIClub trusted list, take the car to them and let them put on it what parts they would put in their personal car.

My favorite saying is "You don't go to the butcher and tell him how to cut meat do ya?"

JDSwan87 said:

My favorite saying is "You don't go to the butcher and tell him how to cut meat do ya?"

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I tell them I want my steaks 1.25"
OP make sure to get a quality kit that has all the compnents and strech bolts.

Blackjedi said:

I tell them I want my steaks 1.25"
OP make sure to get a quality kit that has all the compnents and strech bolts.

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Lol... Yup

The list of top TDI vendors should include www.Dieselgeek.com