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Timing belt kit for T4 2.5 TDI?

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  • Timing belt kit for T4 2.5 TDI?

    Hi, can someone please suggest a supplier for a decent quality timing belt kit and water pump for a T4 2.5 TDI?
    I just purchased a T4 and while it seems to have been well maintained I am having trouble determining when the belt was last replaced - TIA

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    I purchased a Gates brand kit from someone on EbayUK for 80 pounds + around 28 pounds freight 2-3 years ago. I consider the Gates brand belts equal in quality to the VW kits [Contitech] The tensioners were Litton brand, same as the VW ones. The kit did not include a water pump, crank pulley stretch bolt or diamond coated washer. Stretch bolt was around $15 & washer was over $30,both purchased locally from VW.The water pump I purchased came from Imparts.When buying a kit, make sure you know exactly what is included so you can compare prices from different suppliers. Buying individual parts separately works out much dearer.
    Prices from Oz suppliers are crazy.
    Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
    2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
    Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels

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      The parts cost is the least of the problem (actually it isn't really a problem since I didn't find them to be that expensive)...it's the specialty tools and time required to do the job that defeats most mechanics...and punters wallets!!

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        True, but labour costs & tools can be overcome, but with parts prices we are at the mercy of the sellers.If an owner of a T4 is forced to pay $1200-$1400 for a belt change it won't be long before a van is written off when a change is due. I haven't priced the T4 kit for years but some time ago inquired on the price for a kit on our Mk5 Golf TDI that is due. I didn't keep the prices, but from memory the Gates kit was approaching $1000 & Dayco was around $800. Remember there is only one belt in this kit compared with two for the T4.
        I can buy just the belt from VW for $90 & will buy the bolts separately.
        Last edited by jets; 09-01-2013, 01:50 PM.
        Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
        2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
        Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels

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