How to replace timing belt (cambelt) and water pump - 1.9tdi PD - Skoda Superb 3U/VW Passat B5+

This video shows how easy it is to replace timing belt (also known as cambelt) for 1.9 TDI PD engine. The car in the video is first generation of Skoda Superb (3U). This car is a sister car to Volkswagen Passat B5+. So these instructions can be applied to facelift of VW Passat B5 - also known as B5+ or B5.5
Here's the link to full description of this job with images, also available in printable format:
www.wheelsandmotors.com/manua...
I have few useful links for you:
If you are looking for timing belt tool set here's the link to relevant eBay page:
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Personally, out of all choices, I have chosen this one (works even on my new 2012 VW Sharan common rail engine):
rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53...
Also in addition, because it's PD engine, for perfection torsion value needs to be adjusted, here's good article about it:
www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/cam...
www.WheelsAndMotors.com - free online car manuals + social network for drivers

[@TheBlaert]

This really is one of the best guides out there. I'm finding lately especially on older Passats that a lot of bolts on the lock carrier assembly are seized and break off. Taking more time to sort that than actually doing the belt

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 It's actually not a rocket science 😉

[@Exemptfromeverything]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, edit it, and supplement it with the pdf and other info. Your service and good will are much appreciated. May they return to you 100 x 🙏

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@Landy436]

Best video on the Internet for a 1.9 PD belt change, didn't miss out a thing. Subscribed.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Jake 😊👍

[@timgill9182]

Thanks this is the most comprehensive and best video around showing how to carry out this job. The way you explain the important details is impressive well done 👍👍👍

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, sorry currently description of this job is not on a website - I just launched completely new version and can't find the time to fill it up with the content. We'll get there eventually 😎

[@razvandumitru2252]

You nailed it bro. Absolutely perfect. Great tutorial if you have any doubts about the system or if you are unsure about details.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Razvan! I've just launched my new version of the website, this tutorial is not there yet, but will appear shortly as I upload data.

[@MK3GOLFMIKE]

Great video, helped me to do my timing belt on my Audi A4 B6 1.9 PD130. I was unable to set the 3 13m camshaft pulley bolts in the centre but the car fired straight up and actually starts better then it did before. I'll be checking my torsion value tomorrow to make sure it's within spec (between -3.0 and +3.0)

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@lacika8615]

I've seen too much cambelt changing videos but this one was a best step by step tutorial i ever seen on youtube , in other videos they dont explain to us so good as you did . Keep doing this cool tutorials mate . Thumbs up and you have new subscriber .

[@wawayltd]

lacika861 Thanks :) I'll do my best..

[@zentex8877]

Excellent video. It's really nice that you explain each of the procedures so carefully. Now I think I can do this job on my Jetta TDI. Thank you!

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :) I think in Jetta engine is positioned across the bonnet.. In that case, you'll need to support the engine, remove engine mount, the rest is the same (if the engine is the same).

[@sm7538]

Best video to do with 1.9 tdi engine, very well explained, better than other youtubers, I'm glad i found a video like this as it had all the answers i was looking for. Keep up the hard work brother

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, I will do my best 👍 Glad if it helps.

[@andyvernon1]

Very impressed with your work, it's nice to find someone who knows what they are talking about and explains all the little bits that other people do not know or bother about and does the job correctly! Things like only turning clockwise and keeping the belt in the same direction when replacing and torque settings etc, things many people don't use. A very knowledgeable person and excellent English too. 👍

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :) Glad if it helps someone.. By the way, there is a full description with all images on our website too: www.wheelsandmotors.com/show_solution.php?id=74

[@garygag739]

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[@amybrown5894]

Really cracking detailed video,thank God for the East Europeans!!!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Amy :)

[@mtnsofutah]

VERY DETAILED, BEST INFORMATIONAL VIDEO ON VW BEW ENGINE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT, INCLUDES INFO ON WATER PUMP AND TENSIONER WHERE OTHER PUBLISHERS IGNORE THESE IMPORTANT DETAILS

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Tom :)

[@CB-fv4vv]

Your videos are very detailed and useful. Please, keep on sharing your valuable knowledge and experience! Liked the video.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Cesar, glad if it helps :)

[@CB-fv4vv]

WheelsAndMotors Did it yesterday on a seat Ibiza TDI 2008 (BLT engine) and really helped me a lot your good pieces of advice. Please, keep on doing such nice and detailed videos. Thanks mate!

[@danielpowell1612]

Thankyou for the video. My alternator belt snapped on NYE.. screw 2020! Then the cam belt ate it!!

[@wawayltd]

Yeah, it was weird year...

[@joanjosepranisagramunt1661]

one thousand thank you, perfect (for Skoda Superb 1.9 Tdi , year 2004, engine AWX)

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :) There is also full description on my website: wheelsandmotors.com/show_solution.php?id=74

[@jamesmullen262]

Hey man, you have a great channel going on here very clear in what you are doing. Keep up the good work!

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) Will do my best.

[@mauriholopainen6258]

Very helpful and the best video I have seen regarding timing belt replacing.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Mauri 😊👍

[@JoseSeverino-jh1pn]

Great work my friend! I did it myself om my 1.9 passat thanks to you.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, Jose :) Glad, if this video helps.

[@maerkues]

Thanks helped me alot to change, new timing belt and water pump works perfect on my passat 3bg

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Markus :)

[@bernardstef]

Nice and detailed! Very useful!

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@tore2756]

This video was very helpful when I changed timingbelt in passat 1.9tdi 2000

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) Glad if it helps.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

Excellent explanation! even dough I do almost anything in the car beside timing belt and clutch, I'm still scared to death to fail the point...but great job!

[@wawayltd]

It's not scary, trust me, once you get onto it - it will be no different to anything else you do. You know, there are people that are afraid to replace brake pads "because brakes are our safety, let professional do it" 😉

[@TheJono1987]

legend.... Actually pretty easy and I'm looking forward to doing mine

[@wawayltd]

+Jonathan Williams Thanks :)

[@shanjaiks7583]

Dear sir This video is very helpful and easy to understand I did this job even with out the crank shaft lock ,thank you very much sir

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome! Not sure how is it possible to adjust it without locking crankshaft, but if it works - good..

[@Angryblades]

Great video. I’m doing this job tomorrow on a Jetta.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍

[@shako1955]

what a brilliant well delivered very clear video, thank you.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) There's also full description on my website: www.wheelsandmotors.com/show_solution.php?id=74

[@romeopyardega9639]

Thanks for sharing this dear friend...! My God, you had to remove quite a lot of parts to get there. Hope it's easier on my Golf SDi

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome! On your Golf the engine is positioned across, so getting to the cambelt would be more like in th8s video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfJqneYmJidnaM Also, if it's SDi, probably cambelt setup will be different, depending what year it is.

[@marcass100]

Thank you very much. i really needed this tutorial. very imformative.

[@wawayltd]

You'r every welcome :) There will be more..

[@twillum]

Brilliant video same cambelt method for that Fabia VRS 1.9 TD 6y

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@vladalexandrescu1752]

Nice and detailed! Thank you!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@domaspet.2179]

i have succed change my timing belt,on my vw passat 1.9pd tdi, i only lock uper schaft,and have dissasemble my cars front completly xD , best video i ever seen , HUGE THUMBS UP

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@wawayltd]

By the way, what do you mean - lock only upper shaft?

[@domaspet.2179]

WheelsAndMotors sorry my english is a little broken xD I have locked only that big uper wheel how do you call it i dont remember xD , and lover smal whell hevent move a bit ,p.s. i have change my timing belt for the firs time ever, and i found only your video so detailed :D

[@wawayltd]

I'm glad it worked for you, however I wouldn't recommend to replace it this way, because camshaft (big upper wheel) needs to be aligned perfectly with crankshaft (small wheel). Furthermore, on PD engines they also align high pressure tandem fuel pump with computer (VAG COM), but we didn't do that. If your engine works, I don't think you should worry - it will work.. But valves opening and closing times might be not so perfect. Thanks for nice words anyway ;)

[@domaspet.2179]

I have used Vag com, and made perfect injection timming, now my engine starts in half crank :D

[@anthoneyking6572]

Great utube mate was very helpfull and easy to understand thank you

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :) Glad, if it helps.

[@opalimtegolim100]

You're a legend man, thanks.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks Milan 😊👍

[@martinguitarhd28]

very detailed explanations .Thanks.

[@wawayltd]

martinguitarhd28 You're welcome :)

[@stefanartene]

what if you mark the 2 sprockets(from crankshaft and camshaft with paint) toghether with the old belt in place. so mark the sprockets and the belt..then count the teeths on old belt..count same on the new one. what I want to save is the setting with the 3 bolts on the sprocket belonging to the camshaft that should be in the midle. would it work? thanks!

[@januszstepkowski7053]

thank you for best very detailed video

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@VWPassat_3BG]

Very good job and well detail 👌 thank you

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍 Check the website for details on this..

[@shanebates5921]

Top video! Helped me so much Thankyou

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 😊👍

[@annjers]

This is great 👍🏼 Thank you 😊

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@Bokuma01]

Thank you for taking the time to make such a detailed video. Would a tensioner which is 1mm to the left of the gap cause timing issues due to the belt being too slack?

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, I don't think that 1mm off that pointer would cause trouble. Position of of that also depends on engine temperature. Try to look at it when engine is hot, or whe it's running - it's all over the place.

[@ivankraml1623]

Very nice and helpful video, I had only one problem I couldn't fit in camshaft pin I measured pin 6mm and I fitted there 6mm drill upside down still don't understand how and why.

[@wawayltd]

I use 5.5mm drill bit. I also have problems with 6mm. Put solitape around sharp side, so you don't cut your fingers.

[@TordAndreassen]

Great video. Thanks!

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome, Tord :)

[@owenaylward]

So informative absolutely class

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :)

[@mbideugolber6140]

very nice video. thank you.

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome :)

[@jairoviana6453]

the 1.9 tdi are the best "small" diesel engine! thanks for another do it yourself!

[@wawayltd]

+Jairo Viana You're welcome :) There will be more!

[@mak611]

Perfect. ThAnk you sir

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome Marios :)

[@ignetious5637]

What happens if the the tensioner teeth don't line up what will happen?

[@chriskenny8201]

Great video, thanks. Would this be the same procedure for my 2005 Sharan 1.9 tdi, engine code ASZ. I have seen you have another video for transverse mounted engine like Sharan but that one is 2.0l tdi.

[@wawayltd]

It should be the same for 1.9tdi with single camshaft. I have quite a few videos about VW cambelts (I have a specific playlist in my channel). If not one, then another should be applicable, they are all similar, the idea is the same.

[@alireza071]

Hi bro nice video with full detail I got very golf mk5 1.9 tdi bxe engine witch I want to do the cambelt and wp installation will it be more harder than this will I need engine support bar advice pls

[@wawayltd]

Yes mate, similar process for the cambelt itself, but you're right - you'll need to support the engine and take the mount out.. Some people instead of support bar use jack from the bottom. I prefer bar.

[@ivavladi8282]

Great video.Thanks a lot

[@wawayltd]

You're very welcome 👍

[@ivavladi8282]

Is the torque same for all 1.9 tdi(105 horse PD).?

[@wawayltd]

@@ivavladi8282 If it looks same as one in the video - torque values should be the same.

[@Alezcx12]

Just undo them, yes thank you for the advice!!!

[@wawayltd]

Whatever you mean by "them" - you're welcome 😁👍

[@Stillbusy105]

Good video, do you have crankshaft oil seal replacement for same engine ?

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 Sorry, I don't have crankshaft seal video.

[@camladere2k8]

Hi buddy, excellent guide. Does this also cover the 1.9 tdi Audi A6 1999?

[@wawayltd]

Not sure about 1999, is it PD engine? Does it look the same as this one? Does the engine number start with "B" or "A"?

[@alireza071]

Great and informative video What tread lock did u used on tensioner bolt pls?

[@wawayltd]

Thanks :) Thread lock fluids are sold in car parts shops, don't even know the brand of that one, sorry.. Just ask for thread lock.. Or check this link: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338022028&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.m570.l2632.R2.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xthread%2Block.TRS0%26_nkw%3Dthread%2Block%26_sacat%3D3187

[@roarhelle]

Blue thredlock is medium and mostly used for serviceparts. Red threadlock is hard, and have not seen it used on a car here on youtube. But that doesn't mean that it should not be used. But red one is almost impossible to get off when used...

[@nowa-huta-krk]

Hi I was did all like you bud tensioner arrow lock little on right side after I putt back all and drive 50 miles and arrow is not in middle on cold is still on right side if is hot engin is gone more on right?

[@wawayltd]

I wouldn't worry about it. There's nothing wrong with being a little to the right, also it depends on engine temperature and shows different tension. Once you set it up, from what you described - it's fine, I would leave it as it is.

[@nowa-huta-krk]

Many thanks 👍

[@Shane-hy6qp]

Where did u get the tools from will they do the Audi a6 1.9 pd engine thanks

[@wawayltd]

I got it on eBay, there's a link in description to this video. Yes it will do A6 1.9tdi pd engine. You don't have to buy kit containing whole lot. All you need is crankshaft lock (please mind there are 2 types, I would get both), camshaft pin (or 2 pins if it's dual camshaft) and maybe those bolts to hold the bumper. That's it.

[@maticsorn2784]

can you do a video of building an engine .(1.9tdi avf 131hp cambelt broke so i will probably be changing the valves ect

[@wawayltd]

matic šorn Sorry Matic, I haven't done it myself yet - not that professional.

[@abassiahmed8673]

THANKS DUDE

[@wawayltd]

Welcome! :)

[@MrWeeshal]

Thanks for this gem, I own SKoda Superb 2007 2.5 V6 TDI and has a problem with Oil leak which already damaged the alternator once. I am looking for original parts to fix the issue. Could you please help here. I would import it to India if you help. Since this is very old car now , these parts are not sold by authorised dealer here anymore. Parts mostly would be required are all the gaskets and seals mostly around tappit cover, cam etc. Appreciate your help already 😊

[@wawayltd]

Hello. Try to look at AutoDoc or TPS

[@nuskox]

Very good video mate, thank you. Can i use same instructions for audi a4 2003 tdi? So i dont need to remove radiator coolers?

[@wawayltd]

I'm not 100% sure about your Audi A4, but in past I had 2005 Audi A6 2.0tdi (by the way I have video too), and I didn't need to remove radiators - same principle, just move it forward, support with long bolts and that should give enough space.

[@nuskox]

@@wawayltd Thank you man, gonna do that job tomorrow. Subscribed.

[@nuskox]

@@wawayltd Mate your video helped me a lot, thank you ;)

[@OsmanGaziPasha]

Thank you

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome

[@Vinnie_B]

Would this be the same procedure for an Audi A6 C5 1.9tdi?

[@wawayltd]

Most likely it should be the same.

[@mumtazzafar1576]

On my car audi a3 tdi 1.9tdi 55 red the fan and radiator is on the front of the engine

[@quincycz]

Any bolt which has torque+angle specified, should be changed, since it's torque to yield bolt (bolt is stretched after first used, so if you reuse it, it can stretch past the ultimate tensile strength and brake). So it's stud for the tensioner, camshaft sprocket bolts, crankshaft pulley bolts and usually all bolts for the engine mount.

[@wawayltd]

I'm aware that manuals ask for new bolts. And with cambelt renewal, I like when new kit comes with all new bolts, nuts and studs. But if we are talking about engine mount bolts, like on my Sharan - sometimes I use all new bolts, apart those little ones for vibration dumper on a crankshaft pulley, but not every time. By the way, my car (VW Sharan) is on 411.000 miles, so it had few cambelts by now. The way I look at renewing mount bolts, yes it's good to have new fresh ones. Especially if you follow all torque values - this many Nm + this many degrees. However just few new bolts can easily cost you 40-50 quid. I spoke to dealership and asked do they really replace bolts on every cambelt job? They said that they don't remove mount, but just bracket to avoid removing extra bolts. But if you change cambelt in any third party garage, you don't normally see extra 40 quid for bolts, if they would spend that - they definitely would put it on the bill. Anyway, long story short. Cambelt bolts, nuts and studs - big YES. Mount bolts, if I go by feel with tightening re-used bolts, I think they can live long life. Think of wheel bolts - every tyre or brake change, every time I need to take my wheel off! And those are the same bolts since the car was born. I'm not saying that I'm cambelt guru and ignore the manual, I'm just sharing personal practical experience. Therefore if your mount bolts break for some reason, please don't have a go at me 😁😉

[@quincycz]

@@wawayltd Yep, those bolts are few bucks each. I just read article in one magazine, where they strongly recommended changing engine mount bolts, since they seen numerous cases where they failed and you can image what happens when you cruising 150km/h on highway. You can't compare it with wheel bolts, since they are not torque to yield bolts, so there is no elastic deformation, if properly torqued. Just my two cents to help others :D

[@khadijabenabdallah390]

thank you very match

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome :)

[@evenino_ps8980]

Whats the size of those bolts used for holding the front?

[@wawayltd]

Sorry, I don't remember, but these bolts are sold very commonly on Internet.

[@mumtazzafar5696]

Hi m8 it's a great video to be honest. I have an audi a3 1.9 tdi pd 55 reg. The last time the timing belt was changed at 88000 miles. Now the mileage is 135000. When do I need to renew the belt and water pump? I remember the last time the belt was being changed I was watching. He also used a while mark on the top of the camshaft as well as the crankshafts with a white pen. I don't knows why he did that

[@wawayltd]

Hi Mumtaz, if you don't do many miles - cambelt needs to be changed every 5 years, or with lot of mileage - I change it every 100.000 miles. I think on older cars, like yours it was 60.000. If you change cambelt following manufacturers recommendations, white marks are not necessary. Some people do it for extra reassurance, also some do it to make a shortcut, save time and avoid full procedure with alignment.

[@mumtazzafar5696]

@WheelsAndMotors thnx for the reply

[@nicucojocea4278]

Hi! This applies to vw passat variant (3bg. b5+)1.9 tdi PD engine 96kw 131cp year 2003 motor AWX? Please tell me a good mark of distribution kit and a good mark of kit transmision (accessory kit) .Thank-you

[@wawayltd]

If it's a PD engine and single camshaft then probably yes. I think good cambelt brands are Gates, Ina, Ruville... Tools I got from eBay.

[@nicucojocea4278]

@@wawayltd thank-you!

[@vaio007]

I have the same car n struggling to find the location of crankshaft position sensor. Do you have any idea where it is? Thank you. Your videos are great, very simple to follow n great video quality

[@wawayltd]

Sorry - took me while to reply.. I think someone asked me that before, and I don't know where it is. I will have a look in manuals tomorrow, but can't guarantee anything.. sorry

[@vaio007]

@@wawayltd no worries!!

[@korbi2275]

is this the same procedure as for the audi a4 b5 1.9 tdi PD, does anyone know?

[@wawayltd]

Once you figure out how to move front in service position (could be very similar to this), engine should be the same.

[@miodrag1]

Awesome video.One question what if there is hidraulic tensioner?

[@wawayltd]

I have no experience with hydraulic tensioner.. One day I'll learn about it.

[@miodrag1]

thank you very much for your response

[@bendude6748]

Do you have any ideas why I can't start the engine? I just did timing belt and timing marks are correct turned over a few times by hand tools fit in the holes easily but engine just turns over and wont fire. I didn't fill up coolant yet as I just wanted to test if it would fire does this make a difference?

[@wawayltd]

I never tried to start the engine without coolant. Don't know, there can be many reasons.. Maybe some gap in fuel supply? Or air intake.. or battery.. If it's turning, then probably not the battery. Sorry, I'm not helping. I'm not as clever as I pretend to be in my videos - I just happened to know how to change cambelt.

[@bendude6748]

WheelsAndMotors that’s ok, thanks for the suggestions I gave up with it today so will try again tomorrow👍🏻

[@wawayltd]

Hope you'll get it sorted with not much hassle 👍

[@casperakoma7273]

Thanks nice vedio ,what sort of fuel pump is used on this engine

[@wawayltd]

It's a PD engine, so injectors act as a high-pressure pumps. There is another fuel pump at the back.

[@casperakoma7273]

Thanks for the info.

[@arinbhalsod6994]

Is this the same as for golf 1.9 tdi pd130?

[@wawayltd]

Should be. Only the engine is positioned differently - across the bonnet.

[@beboploo]

very watchable

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :) There's a description with images as well at my website.

[@timdmx512]

thank you

[@wawayltd]

You're welcome 👍

[@modermonkula]

Would this apply to the fabia vrs pd130 ?.

[@wawayltd]

Is it 1.9tdi?

[@modermonkula]

@@wawayltd yes. Pd130 1.9tdi blt

[@wawayltd]

Yes, I believe cambelt should be the same. Not sure which way engine positioned on Fabia. If same as this, the you have to move the front, if across the bonnet - then support the engine and remove engine mount.

[@tiresombeast677]

Is that engine a bxe engine code pd 105?

[@wawayltd]

Not sure what the engine code was. Considering it's a PD engine - something starting with "B"

[@notoriousairsoft467]

This the same for the 130pd mk4 golf

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, good to know 👍

[@ariantaria2065]

hi ,i like all your videos ,very well explained and informative also,if you do get a chance to ad some more videos ,such as camshaft,,head gasket ,,tandem pump replacement on diesel engines,,,,,,,that it will be very helpful ,,,,many many thanks,,,you are a top MAN

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :) The car in the video is my friends car, so I can't really mess with head gasket on that. Currently I have Golf Mk4 1.9tdi in the garage. But it's the older non PD engine, so it wouldn't have tandem pump.. I don't think I'll do much with the engine on that Golf, just go through suspension, clutch, bits and bulbs + service. Then I'll see if I can get something more modern.

[@sonogenio]

Wow ottimo!

[@wawayltd]

Grazie mille :)

[@wawayltd]

Grazie mille :)

[@N-e.o]

Very good video, you did everything perfect but you made 1 mistake, the timing belt must be placed the other way around so that the letters / numbers are readable .. these are upside down @45:29 That is what they at least recommend if there is no direction of rotation indicated on the belt

[@wawayltd]

I thought when you fit it first time it doesn't matter.. Same with auxiliary belt. Need to find out. Elsawin doesn't say anything about it. Even official VW Erwin doesn't say anything about it when you fit new belt.. Where did you get this info? Can you please give me a link or reference? Thanks.

[@N-e.o]

@@wawayltd ​This is what many people say (also youtubers) when they replace the timing belt. I think the logic is if you can read the letters and numbers normally when you stand in front of it .... it looks "better" i think?. I also cannot find an official manual with regard to placing a timing belt without directional arrows

[@radovanbasic327]

👍🏻

[@r1nutter620]

is this the same as a golf pd150 6 speed engine

[@wawayltd]

Possibly. Is your golf single camshaft?

[@r1nutter620]

@@wawayltd yes it is

[@wawayltd]

@@r1nutter620 Then it's likely to be the same, however engine in Golf is positioned differently, so instead of removing bumper, you'll have to remove right wheel, wing inliner, support the engine and remove right mount. Cambelt procedure should be the same.

[@fixorrepairdailyfordstocmi9603]

is that common on pd130 the coolant goin rusty

[@wawayltd]

I suppose it depends how long it has been there and state of the engine. I didn't do many of them, because I'm not a mechanic by trade, do can't compare. I do lot of miles in my 2012 Sharan 2.0tdi cffb - change cambelt quite often, coolant doesn't go rusty in there..

[@fixorrepairdailyfordstocmi9603]

WheelsAndMotors i will be attempting my cambelt today will be using your vid as a guide, which locker did you use ,,,,, point on the tooth or in between the tooth

[@fixorrepairdailyfordstocmi9603]

i got it dude

[@grymstal]

NB! you forgot to tell that befor instaling the new belt on place in order to do it well the camshaft pulley( with three bolts losed) have to be turned half way clockwise so the bolts stay in the middle of the pulley holes. The order of instaling the belt is next on camshaft next over water pump pulley and tensioner and idle roller next over crankshaft pulley last time.Never turn engine crankshaft or cam shaft other way than clockwise. Good luck

[@wawayltd]

Thank you for additional info. Next time I'll do the cambelt, I'll try to fit the belt in your order and see if it will be easier. Regarding turning engine anti-clockwise, I believe there won't be any harm if we need to turn it tiny bit backwards during adjustment. During adjustments, when we lock camshaft and discover that crankshaft has gone pass locking point - what should we do? We can't go rounds clockwise, because camshaft is locked, and we have 2 ways of doing it: 1. Lock crankshaft and with 3 bolts loose turn actual camshaft by 16mm bolt in the middle till we can lock it (I don't fancy this way, even though that bolt is 100Nm tight, it's a bolt so I don't want to use it for adjustments) 2. The way I described (also says in the manual I use) - if it's misaligned this way - lock camshaft, loosen 3 bolts, go slightly anticlockwise, but pass locking point (important!) and then lock it while turning it clockwise. I think the reason, it can't go anti-clockwise "under no circumstances", if we talk about slight movements for adjustments is the fact that it HAS to go clockwise before being locked, so tension of the belt stays with engine rotation, otherwise we'll never get it aligned. And I agree - rotating engine anti-clockwise is stupid. Thanks again for your input, and sorry for load of text :)

[@grymstal]

I am very sure that you know very well what you do no matter witch way you chosse to use in order to get it done but what about some one thats doing it for first time? I agree to show to the others the right way in order to learn something good before doing tricky job. I consider that is quiet complicated to understand the engine timing for a beginner . Tiny adjustements of cam pulley are agreed as long this is specified , clockwise the crankshaft pulley rotate and pulls the belt over water pump pulley (witch is fixed and stable) in order to rotate the camshaft so the tension is stable . Counter clockwise is different as long there is a tensioner so the belt tension may varry due the centrifugal force so this is the reason why the tensioner is not set between CA an CS where the belt is pulled by CS pulley and it is set after CS pulley where the belt tension is lower than the other side but not a very big tension difference due TP. I really appreciate you opinion. Keep it on , you do it well :)

[@wawayltd]

Thank you :)

[@dannyjackjones9843]

Awsome video perfectly explained . 👏😎👍 I’ve subscribed to channel buddy aswell . 👍

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@AlexanderLinga]

Wouldnt it be easier to remove the whole front?

[@wawayltd]

Not really. To remove whole front, you'll have to disconnect lot pipes and cables - I think, that's pain.

[@websterchinyenze9914]

Great run down bro. My challenge to you is to step it up a notch: Do it without the Special Service Tools (SSTs). Most lay people won't have ready access to these SSTs so if you could work around this that would be totally awesome.

[@wawayltd]

The only SSTs you need is camshaft locker (can use 6mm drill bit) and crankshaft locker. All together can be bought on Internet for like a 10-er, but then you know that the job is done properly.

[@roarhelle]

Why is there a point to do a cambelt change without using a proper tool for the job? If you don't have the SST to do the job, then do not start on the job until u do. If a job require a XZN no 14 but since you do not have it, do you use a regular torx bit no 13 then and hope it works well without the danger of destroying the bolt? Seriously? Is that the challenge?

[@AliMackMechanical]

Is this slam pannel same as Passat b5.5 ?

[@wawayltd]

What is slam panel?

[@AliMackMechanical]

WheelsAndMotors the radiator mounts and head light mount

[@wawayltd]

Ali Mack Sorry it takes me while to reply.. It should be the same, that Skoda is based on B5. The only difference is radiator grill - because on Skoda it goes up with the bonnet/hood, but on Passat you have to fiddle with it to take it out. There are few videos here on KZbin showing how to do it. Check this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaqxmqKdfpeEd7M

[@AliMackMechanical]

WheelsAndMotors thank you for you help I have a friend who has the Skoda superb it was involved in an accident. I am replacing the front and have a Passat radiator support from it so I thought I can use this on the Skoda as it looks the same. If you email me I can show you

[@wawayltd]

Ali Mack I don't think that I can tell anything from pictures. I'm not as clever as I pretend to be in my videos ;) Just try if it fits.. Should do.

[@oorangejuce]

umm.. great video.. but no start test run?

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 👍 I try to make my videos shorter..

[@oorangejuce]

@@wawayltd no no. Do get me wrong. Don't make shorter videos. This video is very good. Just was hoping to hear that engine roaring at the end. 😄

[@wawayltd]

It was. Trust me 😊

[@heinrichmelker3982]

Every screw which has a dregree value to torque should be renewed.

[@wawayltd]

I aware that manuals ask for new bolts. I think when I've done cambelt on my Sharan I did use new bolts, apart those little ones for vibration dumper on a crankshaft pulley. However on my next cambelt changes I didn't do it every time. By the way, my Sharan is on 421.000 miles, so it had few cambelts by now. The way I look at renewing these bolts, yes it's good to have new fresh ones. Especially if you follow all torque values - this many Nm + thos many degrees. However just few new bolts can easily cost you 40-50 quid. I spoke to dealership and asked do they really replace bolts on every cambelt job? They said that they don't remove mount, but just bracket to avoid removing extra bolts. But if you change cambelt in any third party garage, you don't normally see extra 40 quid for bolts, if they would spend that - they definitely would put it on the bill. Anyway, long story short. If I go by feel with tightening re-used bolts, I think they can live long life. Think of wheel bolts - every tyre of brake change, every time I need to take my wheel off! And those are the same bolts since the car was born. I'm not saying that I'm cambelt guru and you should listen to me and not the manual, I'm just sharing personal practical experience. Therefore if your mount bolts break for some reason, please don't have a go at me 😁😉

[@heinrichmelker3982]

@@wawayltd The risk is, that these are expansion screws which undergo a plastic deformation when you tighten them with angle. These deformation is retained when they are loosened again. When you tighten it again, you deform it more and more. The bolt for the tensioner pulley costs 0,5€ @ VAG (in 2010), not worth to risk your engine. But except this it's an awesome video, thank you! I will use it for my change soon. Greets from Austria.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks, that's why I try to promote DIY on my channel and website - because average garage won't bother with new bolts, but when you do it to your loved car - that's a different story. I realised that we are talking about Skoda engine here that didn't require removing engine mount. If engine is positioned across (like Sharan), those mount bolts can cost some money... Anyway - many thanks for your input. By the way - new version of the website is coming out soon.. The old one is outdated rubbish.

[@adivarso8175]

Timing tensioner stud? ...I know ,don't mess with those things...

[@wawayltd]

I mess with them quite often. 15Nm - no problemo.

[@romeopyardega9639]

Hey there! They came in my kit, and this mechanic says fasten two nuts against each other to undo them. Is there an issue touching them? Please tell me what happened as I'm about to give my timing belt & water pump kit a bash.

[@wawayltd]

I'm not quite mechanic 😁 But I replace these studs.. If it feels that it sits tight - you might as well leave it.

[@romeopyardega9639]

@@wawayltd Your a proper mechanic alright. Lol. Don't put yourself down. I'm a DIYer. Haynes manuals, technical service manuals from the dealers. KZbin etc. I love researching and guys like you make it possible because watching your video adds to the overall experience.

[@wawayltd]

Thanks 😊

[@krizo3]

It's mounted transversely - WTF?

[@wawayltd]

I know. Passat B5 the same. Probably because they can come as AWD.

[@RadostinVelchev]

The superb shares platform with Audi A4 B5

[@fv7765]

Christ! Take the bumper off? I would not like to have this as my car, too much work!

[@wawayltd]

Relax Arnie, it's not as complicated as your Hummer 😉

[@fv7765]

@@wawayltd Lol! thanks

[@mitmonbg]

Дълга и сложна.....Голям зор ще е ,но ми предстои

[@stefanartene]

what if you mark the 2 sprockets(from crankshaft and camshaft with paint) toghether with the old belt in place. so mark the sprockets and the belt..then count the teeths on old belt..count same on the new one. what I want to save is the setting with the 3 bolts on the sprocket belonging to the camshaft that should be in the midle. would it work? thanks!

[@wawayltd]

With the way that you described - are you going to lock crankshaft and crankshaft? If not, then it may work, but if the old belt is stretched then you won't get the same alignment.. but if you count the teeth, you probably can get same result as previous change (if they got it right ;) ).. still big risk of getting wrong. Locking tools are widely available on Internet and they are not expensive - I think it's safer to do it normal way. 3 bolts on the camshaft sprocket are needed only for belt adjustment, there is not much point of saving that setting if belt is off. By the way later after that video, I've learned (have a look at my last cambelt video on Passat) that with crankshaft and camshaft locked and with those 3 bolts loose, when you are fitting new belt - you can safely turn sprocket all the way clockwise (as far as elongated holes will allow), because when you are going to set tensioner, it will pull the belt back, so 3 bolts will get in the middle.