'03 ALH 200k timing belt maintenance

[ottoman]

My '03 Jetta wagon is due for it's 200k maintenance soon and I have been reading up on what all needs to be changed for the timing belt. The original belt was replaced at 100k so this will be the 2nd change.

I know I need all the regular parts for the high mileage timing belt change but am very confused what else needs to be done now that I'm at the 200k mark. My Bentley manual doesn't go that high and I haven't found specifics searching around the forum. idparts, boraparts, kermatdi and fixmyvw all sell good kits but with optional extras.

Can someone outline what I should replace?

 

[keaton85]

belt
idlers
tensioner
cam seal
Water pump
stretch bolts

done...

 

[mobetta]

id be doing the accessory belt and tensioner, and at minimum check all the rollers and such associated with it.

 

[Alchemist]

Don't forget the water pump.

 

[TNguy]

Boom, everything needed http://www.dieselgeek.com/ALH_TDI_Timing_Belt_Kit_p/tbk-alh.htm

Also, check your alternator pulley

 

[BobnOH]

***Official maintenance schedule for your VW [PDFs inside]***
For miles above whats shown on the schedule, simply repeat mileage intervals.

 

[Rembrant]

Good high mileage kit with itemized list here (Plus extras):

http://www.idparts.com/alh-high-mileage-timing-belt-kit-p-2298.html

Having the coolant system drained down to change the pump, I'd install a new thermostat/housing/o-ring...just because. It's cheap, you're in there anyway...

 

[TNguy]

To add on to what Rembrant said, I also would go ahead and drain/flush your existing coolant. You'll have most of the system empty when you pull the water pump anyways

Good, clean, fresh coolant makes heater cores last forever

 

[UhOh]

Take a look at this is you need any more motivation to change your coolant (and keep the heater core happy):

http://darisnliz.hsbeads.com/gallery2/d/8955-1/12312008_044.jpg

 

[Das]

Check cam, lifters and front main seal while you are in there.