VW Golf 2.0TDi -- Timing Belt & Water Pump Replacement Guide

[@TheKruxed]

The skoda garage says you need to remove the whole front end to do this job, so its ironic to be here watching someone not doing that

[@Double_Stack]

There should be a hole in the subframe to access your engine mounting fastener. I have a mk6 golf 2.0 tdi

[@jeremyjackson1102]

Very good video with great lighting thanks! I’m about to tackle this, but I want to know how you ‘adjusted’ the timing as you skipped that in your video. You seemed very confident and thorough in your methods yet the timing was still out slightly; is this common?

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

Thanks! Are you referencing the position of the fuel pump gear where it was slightly out the first time and then needed tweaking? The timing of the gears is locked by the pin going through them onto the back side. The position of the gear in it's adjustment slots is somewhat irrelevant so long as the timing is held with the pins as these control the physical timing until the adjustment bolts are tightened

[@robinwas-miles9686]

From this video you get to see where all that labour cost is going on!

[@dunebasher1971]

Good video, but you seem to skip over an important part at 44:26 - when you say you had to slightly readjust the timing, what did you actually do? How did you readjust it, given that you'd already angle-torqued the bolts?

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

I went back though the same process I showed, it probably would have been fine but the pin for the high pressure fuel pump was really tight to get in. I went back through again and just tweaked it slightly so that pin was free to go in and out. I've reused the bolts, seems to be okay so far, not had any issues. I imagine most non dealer garages reuse all the existing bolts so I'm hoping it will be okay

[@murrayadair1321]

Great help, thank you

[@jakelochrie4038]

What size belt did you use as I’m searching to buy one for cbab but it comes up with 141 teeth & 160 teeth

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

Just checked, I've linked the kit in the description, it says it's 160 teeth

[@djr3485]

No need to remove the engine mount and then have to replace all the hardware associated with it. You can remove the tensioner and stud as one unit - there is just enough clearance.

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

That's useful to know, I'll give it a go next time!

[@i0am0fear0]

is it necessary to replace the cam/hpfp bolts? The vw dealership near me says they want $300 + parts to change them during the TB job

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

They're listed as one time use but I've seen people reuse them, I'd go with what that dealership recommends as they'll be liable. $300 is crazy though, they're about $15 and will take about 5 minutes to do

[@i0am0fear0]

@@ToolTimeWithTom I know right, I've been researching and it looks like a swap out of bolts? I hate the vw dealership near me though, they have no idea what they are doing

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

Yeah you just swap them out, you could even do them one at a time so as not to adjust the timing on the pulley if you so desired. Very easy job

[@leonst8468]

When is it advisable to change them?

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

I couldn't find a solid answer, the intervals are all over the place depending on the year, engine code and which day it currently is. I've opted for 5 years or 80k miles but don't count that as a recommendation.

[@rray3630]

I didn't see you TORQUE the studs that you replaced?........

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

They will be torqued, might have missed the edit! Use two stacked nuts to install and torque to specification

[@TheRealWorldHustl]

Please could you help me with my 4d56 I’ve lost my way I’m installing a new engine/reconditioned it’s in but man if I ain’t in a pickle with putting the rest back together could be a good video 🤷‍♂️🤞🤞🤞🫶🫶

[@ToolTimeWithTom]

What are you stuck with ?

[@volodymyr2872]

Hi , what was the mileage when you replaced timing belts?