Dealer and 80,000 timing belt

BK

Veteran Member
Joined
Nov 1, 2001
Location
So Cal
My 1999.5 jetta needs its fourth timing belt. Now that the 80,000 mile parts are available, I gave the dealer the numbers. They seem to be confused. Has anyone replaced their 60,000 belt with the 80,000 belt at the dealer? Did you have any trouble sourcing parts? Any input would help. Thanks
 

oilhammer

Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
Joined
Dec 11, 2001
Location
outside St Louis, MO
TDI
There are just too many to list....
You can get them from www.dieselgeek.com , many dealers are unfortunately clueless
. The 80k belt is 100% interchangable with the 60k belt. It looks a little different, as it has a textured smooth side, and the part number is embossed into the rubber. I think it ends with an "F". Also, VW said the '03 models are good to 100k miles with this same belt. Be sure to replace the tensioner, too!
 
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