The local VW dealer quoted me approx. $700 to change the timing belt and idler pulley. Is this reasonable?
2002 Golf TDI Timing Belt Change
Nov 21, 2006
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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.
91,000 I just bought the car and found this needs to be done. Thanks
91,000 I just bought the car and found this needs to be done. Thanks
91,000 I just bought the car and found this needs to be done. Thanks
Don't waste any time in getting it changed. If the belt breaks, the engine is toast.
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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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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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