Changing the Timing Belt

[Tcarnage]

Hey, I just picked up a 00 Passat V6, and the car has 120,000KM on it.. So I should change the Timing belt asap... and the timing belt tensioner.

Which dealer would you recommend I take it to? and what costs am I looking to pay.. I heard you can do it yourself, but I don't think its worth the risk...

[Khyron]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

It should be same book rate for any of them - I'd call the 2 closest ones though and ask what it costs for the timing belt and the water pump (do them at the same time).

Khyron

[stefan]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

I dont know if the same applies for all vw's engines, but for the tdi's, the timing belt and tesioners for the newer engines are rated to last longer. Of course, you get the one built for your year when you get the work done... which was the older style belt for me. Since (at least for tdi) the block didnt change in the last few years, the belts/tensioners are completely compatible, and for not much more $$ (like less the 40$ i think) you can get the new longer lasting one put in. Might just be a TDI thing... probably pretty easy to find out, im sure someone here knows?

And yeah.. water pump replace is good idea. Sorry, no idea on cost for that engine.

[Tcarnage]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

I called around today, the tensior and belt will come to $822 installed...

and it should be done at 130,000KM
Thanks

[Klobi-One-Kinobi]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

I thought the v6 used a chain instead of a belt?

[Khyron]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

I called around today, the tensior and belt will come to $822 installed...

and it should be done at 130,000KM
Thanks

Did you ask about the water pump? Is the vr6 location different?

Khyron

[Tcarnage]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

Did you ask about the water pump? Is the vr6 location different?

Khyron

Nope I didn't ask about the water pump... I totally forgot, I'm gunna have to give them a call again tommmorow...

[RONDAL]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

I thought the v6 used a chain instead of a belt?

thats the VR6 not the V6 found in the passat

[VAG_Tech]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

A ball park estimate for ya. Did you call SCFC? Are you a club member? If so you can shave 10% off that price too. Let me know if you are interested in doing it. You'll get my Personalized service.


Make: Volkswagen / Canada
Model: Passat
Year: 2000

Line No. Opcode Operation Description Price
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1 QTD EN23 Timing Belt and Tensioner - Replace $956.13
2.8L V6

Part Number Part Description Qty. Price
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078-109-119-H Timing Belt 1 $121.91
078-109-243-R Tensioner 1 $168.52
078-109-244-H Tensioner 1 $109.40

OP PARTS PRICE: $399.83

Skill Code: A Labour Time: 5.3

OP LABOUR PRICE: $471.70

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2 QTD CS20 Water Pump - Replace $335.45
2.8L (ATQ) V6

Part Number Part Description Qty. Price
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078-121-006-X Water Pump 1 $199.35
G-012-A8F-A4 CH Coolant 1 $21.00

OP PARTS PRICE: $220.35

Skill Code: A Labour Time: 1

OP LABOUR PRICE: $89.00

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Quoted Totals:

PARTS: $ 620.18
LABOUR: $ 560.70
MISC: $ 28.04
SUBTOTAL: $1208.92
GST: $ 82.66
PST: $ 0.00
TOTAL: $1291.58

[Tcarnage]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

I Pm'ed you

[100%VAGitarian]

Re: Changing the Timing Belt

the vr6 is a completely different design than the passat/audi v6. do the water pump at the same time as it's driven by the t-belt, like the 1.8T. there are special tools required for this job.
volkstech looks like he's got it under control so good luck.