Is there a 100, 000 mile timing belt kit?
In 2003 the large roller was changed from 038109244J to 038109244M (or H in some brands) which allowed for 100,000 mile change intervals REGARDLESS of transmission. All of these kits are backwards compatible with the older cars, from the 1998 New Beetle to the 2003 Golf/Jetta/NB.
When did the ALH timing belt come out?
The earliest ALH cars (1999.5 TDI cars) came with either a 40,000 mile belt change interval (automatic transmission) or a 60,000 mile interval (manual transmission).
Is the timing of belt replacement based on Mileage?
Should timing belt replacement be based on actual mileage or how old the vehicle’s belt is? Most vehicle maintenance in general mentions whichever comes first.
Which is the best timing belt kit for VW?
The Deluxe ALH Timing belt kit comes complete with everything you need for a basic belt change, including 1.5 liters of G12+ coolant. And when we say everything, we mean it. This is the best TDI timing belt kit you will find anywhere. We only use OEM quality parts, from the best suppliers to VW.
How many miles is the timing belt on a Ford?
There is almost no accessibility to a couple of the bolts that attach the mount to engine. Though Ford hasn’t made the Probe for several years, there are still a lot of them on the road and many have well over 100,000 miles on the original timing belt.
When to change timing belt on Chevy Colorado?
After the vehicle has accumulated approximately 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers), the Instrument Cluster may display the CHANGE TIMING BELT message. After the engine timing belt has been replaced, reset the CHANGE TIMING BELT message by locating and removing the fuses that supply power to the Instrument Cluster for two minutes.
Can a timing belt fail on a Mercury Villager?
But on older Escorts (up to 1985) with 1.6L engines as well as 1989 and up Probes with 2.0L or 2.2L four cylinder engines, a timing belt failure will usually bend a bunch of valves. The same goes for the Mazda-built 3.0L V6 in the Mercury Villager.
When to change timing belt on Chevy Captiva?
The Instrument Cluster monitors the odometer mileage to determine when timing belt (if equipped) replacement may be necessary. After the vehicle has accumulated approximately 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers), the Instrument Cluster may display the CHANGE TIMING BELT message.