How to Replace Timing Belt with Water Pump 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle

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This video shows you how to install a timing belt and water pump on your 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle. The water pump keeps coolant flowing through your engine. Common failures of the water pump will leave the coolant leaking, or stagnant. Both will lead to overheating if left untreated. The timing belt ensures that the crankshaft and cam shafts are rotating in sync with each other, ensuring the engine is running properly.
This repair was done on a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Hatchback 2-Door FWD and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1998 Volkswagen Beetle
1999 Volkswagen Beetle
2000 Volkswagen Beetle
2001 Volkswagen Beetle
2002 Volkswagen Beetle
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
2006 Volkswagen Beetle
2007 Volkswagen Beetle
2008 Volkswagen Beetle
2009 Volkswagen Beetle
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa6b/1AXAA00013
• Phillips Head Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa6b/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oKe/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oM9/1AXAA00010
• 13mm Wrench 1aau.to/oM9/1AXAA00010
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/oM9/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oaQF/1AXAA00017
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa8j/1AXAA00015
• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/oa8j/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket
• 19mm 12-Point Socket
• Engine Support Bar
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oXq/1AXXX00006
• Hose Clamp Pliers 1aau.to/oeg/1AXAA00076
• T25 Torx Socket
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obi2/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa8j/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oapn/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Gloves 1aau.to/oDB/1AXSS00048
• Marker / Writing Utensil
• Safety Glasses
• 6mm Hex Socket
• Drain Pan
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oSn/1AXAA00068
• Magnet - Extendable
• Wheel Chocks
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[@joshuastoltzfoos9344]

For everyone who’s discouraged after watching this, I know it looks overwhelming, but though there are a lot of steps, none of them are excessively complicated. I did the job myself using a set of jack stands and a jack to support the engine, and though there were some obstacles, there were no roadblocks, and the end result is absolutely worth it. Thanks to TRQ for the excellent how to video. It made my job much easier.

[@mussussh7220]

I had a hard time to find the tensioner tool. Just ordered it. I finished it exactly what you did. Thanks man. You saved me 5 600 $

[@kentaylor5842]

Just wanted to say thank you for not playing stupid music during the video, great video please keep making videos just like this real mechanics will appreciate it. Nice power tool assortment too.

[@GlobalTopGuns]

This is the best step-by-step automotive how-to video I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@glisse_1]

Please do a video on replacing the Timing Belt and Water Pump on a Beetle with 1.8T. Thanks!

[@user-rl2zx8pl8u]

By far the best video in this

[@yamil9605]

I have a beetle 2008 sport , and your videos help me a lot, for repairs in my house.

[@christophersampson502]

You made it look so easy ! Hope it goes that smoothly for my daughter and I. Great video, thank you.

[@joseportillo2020]

Very good video .. it help me to change my vw water pump.. I thought it was going to a difficult job but it was simple.. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@taylorshiell1180]

FYI for people trying this in their own garage with limited tools, once you get to the tentioner go pick up some cheap snap ring plyers instead with 90 degree head.

[@Thanhnguyen-jb4fg]

Lot of works to change the water pump.great job. I learn a lot from you.Thx

[@mykesmith5177]

Thanks, your videos are top notch, great quality and to the point.

[@jeremyluckadoo6092]

Awesome video Sir, ty

[@Zarathustra12]

hats off sir...

[@2CabrasLocas]

EXCELLENT video! THANK YOU

[@julioyescas27]

Best how to on you tube. Thanks.

[@user-xp6ej7zr6k]

What does the third gear inside the protective cover run and why no marks on it to make sure it is in time?

[@angelonicassio7131]

Is this the same on all motors? I have a tdi 1.9…. Can’t be the same. Anyone know a video for me?

[@chevelleranch7481]

Great help thanks!

[@kkampy4052]

I was really on board with this, looked pretty simple until the special tool came into play. Having to buy a tool to use once makes me mad.

[@frankhoward7645]

1:24. Notice the front of the wheel well liner is worn away. Jettas do the same thing. Just not enough room for the tire!

[@iansellers1251]

Is this video for the petrol or diesel engines ?

[@the4thj]

What is the recommended milage for all this?

[@Thanhnguyen-jb4fg]

Can you tell how many hours to do this job?

[@shawnhamilton173]

its jobs like this that make me only buy american cars no offense to german engineers but this doesn’t need to be this complicated take a look inside a ford fiesta lol

[@wojciechdzierzgowski8434]

👌😀

[@RobertoSantiagoRodriguez]

Leave it to Europeans to make something as simple as a water pumpa replacement silly complicated. Lol Tx for the video!

[@mmarquez6230]

Why the car doesn't turn on 😢 mechanic replace the water pump now it wont start what he do wrong HELP

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+My Love Marquez We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@6251dennis]

Isn't the 1.9TDI the Turbocharged Diesel?

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[@user-pn3yb9ys6q]

Start it before u put it back together-

[@johnhoogeveen2493]

Good grief