how much for timing belt replacement?

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I have a ways to go before I need to replace timing belt on my '02 jetta TDI. But when I do it at 60k was just wondering what other folks are paying dealers to replace them. I change my own oil for about $20, but this I'm going to have a pro do.

Rob Guenther · Accepted Answer

My 60K service was quite a bit of money (paid for by the PO, a largeinternational company with deep pockets... my car used to be a company car,so it was well maintained service wise)... The timing belt/waterpump/tensioner aspect of the bill was around 500-600 $CND. Don't know if thewater pump HAS to be done... but they chose to opt for it anyways.... Thecar at this point got new brakes, new tires, complete fixing of any littlething that was amiss...... the bill was around 1100 bucks... I'm glad Ididn't have to pay it.

Woodchuck · Answer

Call your dealer and ask for a quote.

Chris · Answer

changed mine on my scirocco years ago... wasn't a big deal as long as you kept the teeth aligned properly.

If I recall... take white-out (that paper stuff) and mark the current belt with each gear so that you know exactly how the teeth fit... then remove the belt without turning any wheels... align the belts, apply white out in the same spots... put the new belt on with white-out aligned... set tension...

Worked for me and many others... don't know how complex the newer vehicles are...

Don't skip a tooth though, or she'll act funny..

mike92105 · Answer

Good idea! I'll do that monday, just curious what the going rate is.

Jonathan Royce · Answer

Every dealer within 50 miles of Nashua, NH is asking $800+ for this job.It's outrageous. I am going to buy the tools from Metalnerd and do it myselfwhen the time comes (probably this summer).

how much for timing belt replacement?

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