N41EF
Veteran Member
So, I'm building up momentum here, my '01 TDI Beetle is rapidy approaching 120k miles and it's almost timing belt time, again.
I had the belt replaced at 60481 and the dealer replaced the timing belt, only the timing belt, no rollers, not the serp belt, no bolts, nothing on the invoice. At a cost of $426 in 2003. They did use the long life belt, but didn't do the tensioner or anything, the only part listed as relaced was, the timing belt.
I've read several threads, read through the DIY instructions, made a donation to receive the video, and read through pages of parts suppliers kit information. I'll probably go with dieselgeek's just because it seems to have the most extra stuff. I'm shopping for the specialty tools to lock everything in place, I'd prefer to rent a tool kit, but can buy if all else fails. I'm thinking I'll be ready in a few weeks, around Thanksgiving.
I'm looking for a anyone near me that might want to either help me out or guide me. I have a roomy garage, with almost any tool ever made, a registered Vag-Com, lights, music, a deep sink, etc. Any takers?
I actually live near AIken, SC, anyone up for this? Thanks, Chuck
I had the belt replaced at 60481 and the dealer replaced the timing belt, only the timing belt, no rollers, not the serp belt, no bolts, nothing on the invoice. At a cost of $426 in 2003. They did use the long life belt, but didn't do the tensioner or anything, the only part listed as relaced was, the timing belt.
I've read several threads, read through the DIY instructions, made a donation to receive the video, and read through pages of parts suppliers kit information. I'll probably go with dieselgeek's just because it seems to have the most extra stuff. I'm shopping for the specialty tools to lock everything in place, I'd prefer to rent a tool kit, but can buy if all else fails. I'm thinking I'll be ready in a few weeks, around Thanksgiving.
I'm looking for a anyone near me that might want to either help me out or guide me. I have a roomy garage, with almost any tool ever made, a registered Vag-Com, lights, music, a deep sink, etc. Any takers?
I actually live near AIken, SC, anyone up for this? Thanks, Chuck