2002 Golf TDI Timing Belt Change

The local VW dealer quoted me approx. $700 to change the timing belt and idler pulley. Is this reasonable?

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Zeke
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That's in the ballpark. How many miles on the engine? If it's the second belt change you might want to have them change the water pump while they're in there. The water pump is driven by the timing belt.

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Erik Dillenkofer

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Jim Behning

91,000 I just bought the car and found this needs to be done. Thanks
Reply to
Zeke

91,000 I just bought the car and found this needs to be done. Thanks
Reply to
Zeke

91,000 I just bought the car and found this needs to be done. Thanks
Reply to
Zeke

Don't waste any time in getting it changed. If the belt breaks, the engine is toast.

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Erik Dillenkofer

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That did not include all that other stuff. An independent VW shop I talked with replaces all that stuff for about $900. The local VW dealer is a rip off. I live in Boise, Idaho

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Zeke

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I am not so sure they are a rip off but they are definetly not the best value. All those parts are wear parts that will save you money and worries. On the outside about the serpentine belt are a few parts that you might consider replacing. Idlers and tensioners. I need to replace them on my 2003. Well I thought I needed to 30,000 miles ago but it is still running the serpentine belt with no increase in noise. If I were obsessing I would replace those parts. Ramblings off.

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Jim Behning

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