What causes a timing belt to fail on a Volkswagen Beetle?
Inspection of Water Pump and Timing Belt on Volkswagen Beetle. Problem Description. The water pump may fail resulting in engine overheating and possible timing belt damage. Overheating and/or timing belt failure can result in very expensive engine repairs.
How much does it cost to replace water pump on Volkswagen Beetle?
The average cost for a Volkswagen Beetle Water Pump Replacement is between $683 -$1,005. Learn More
How much does it cost to replace the thermostat on a Volkswagen Beetle?
As a precaution, it is recommended to inspect the timing belt and water pump at regular intervals. The average cost for a Volkswagen Beetle Thermostat Replacement is between $280 -$357.
How did the teeth get off the timing belt?
The teeth ripped off the timing belt about 8 inches of it. It shelled the engine when piston’s hit the valves. This is a customer vehicle and engine swap with labor and materials is more than the mexican assembled car is worth.
What kind of timing belt does a VW Jetta use?
This VW timing belt system consists of a wear resistant, high strength, corded/molded rubber timing belt (a.k.a. VW toothed belt). There’s also a tensioner that guides and tensions the VW Jetta, Golf, or Beetle timing belt. It’s very important to service your 2.0L VW Jetta, Golf, or Beetle timing belt.
Why does my VW Beetle keep overheating?
The fans start working later because they detect pure air and not the hot water. I had the same problem with my automatic Beetle 2005 gls turbo and, after many revisions, it ended up being that the automatic transmission’s cooler was damaged. I replaced it and the problem was solved.
What to do if your VW Beetle engine is not working?
First, leave the engine warm up a bit, pick up the hose from the inferior and superior radiator and, if only one of them is hot, it might be that the radiator is damaged or dirty. If not, if your fans are not working, check the engine temperature switch, disconnect it and, using a wire, link the two connector terminals.