Timing Belt Interval

[bullsta]

Hi all.
Chipped Mk4 Gti belt done 5 years ago and around 45 k
Should I wait another 12 months or get done now??

[JustCruisn]

Its every 4 years or 90K, or anytime the belt has to come; off like water pump.
It is a good idea to do the water pump and tensioner at the same time, given the low cost parts vs the high cost of labour.

[Umai Naa!!]

105,000kms or 7 years.

And yeah, do the whole lot. Belt, pulleys, tensioner, and water pump.

[vdubmotorworx]

1+ for the above....VDUB...

[Colvs]

Hate to hijack an old thread, but what would one expect to pay (including labour) for replacing timing belt, water pump, tensioner etc on an '02 2.0 MK4?

[Umai Naa!!]

Anywhere between $700 and $1000 is apparently reasonable.

[Bug_racer]

105,000kms or 7 years.

And yeah, do the whole lot. Belt, pulleys, tensioner, and water pump.

I dont trust this schedule . You look at a new VW and at best it will have 5 years 100,000km warranty . The 1.8ts are an old engine , if a timing belt breaks there is no way VW would cover it . Its only 2 years warranty on new parts anyway . Stick to the revised original schedule of 4 years 90k km on older engines , if your modified you should consider doing it more often ...