When to replace the timing belt on a GTI?
If you have a 2.0T FSI engine in your car, get the timing belt checked early instead of following their stupid maintenance schedule… Interference engine FTL. I was planning on replacing mine around 80K miles but it was replaced at 40K miles under warranty due to a squeal.
How to replace timing belt on Audi 1.8 turbo engine?
This video describes how to replace a timing belt on a VW 1.8 Turbo engine using a 2002 VW GTI as an example. This engine is common to many VW and Audi models. The methods demonstrated in this video can be used both on this engine as well as being applied as appropriate to other timing belt installations. Loading…
When to change the timing belt on a VW Passat?
2.8L 30 Valve – The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval is 75,000 miles. • 1999-2005 VW Passat change interval is 75,000 miles for 2.8L 30 valve (US) B5 and B5.5 chassis. 1.8L Turbo – The most recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for 1.8L Turbo models is 75,000 miles.
How many miles does a timing belt change take?
• 2006-2008 VW Passat change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) B6 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Jetta change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis. • 2006-2008 VW Golf change interval is 90,000 miles for (US) A5 chassis.
What happens when your car’s timing belt breaks?
It depends. Some cars, like Subaru, have non-interference engines, which means that if the timing belt breaks while you are driving, there is no damage to the internal parts of the engine. Other cars do not have this sort of engine and damage results.
When does the warranty end on my GTI?
They put on a new belt and tried to start it, but the engine is damaged apparently. (don’t know how bad yet, they hadn’t taken the head off when I spoke to them…) My car is CPO, and the 2 year warranty ends in November.
How many miles should a timing belt last?
A timing belt should last at least 50K miles, so maybe the belt just came off. Still, damage could occur.