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how to change the timing belt on a 2003 jetta
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta 4 cylinder engines have a timing belt , the V6 a chain
its a chain!
Timing marks are located next to the timing belt. They are the marks that indicate the timing belt is no longer aligned to the engine. they indicate whether or not a timing belt needs replaced.
about $135 at the dealership
I paid $1,200 about a year ago to have my timing belt and water pump changed.2.0.
If the belt breaks you will have serious internal engine damage but the engine will not be ruined. It can be repaired.
you first need Volkswagen specific timing belt tools to lock the camshafts and to correctly apply tension to the new belt, the first step is to remove the front bumper cover and steel bumper, best to take car to a Volkswagen shop unless you have the tools and experience
2000 Jetta VR6 has a timing chain, NOT a timing belt
60,000 miles you should have it checked to see if it needs replacing.
100.000 km.
Steps to changing the timing belt on a 2005 VW Jetta Wagon 1.9 TDI?