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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: car_maniac on 12 January 2013, 14:13

Title: ABF engine
Post by: car_maniac on 12 January 2013, 14:13

Wanting to change the timing belt on the engine in my car as its not the original and I have no Idea when it was last changed.

I want to do it with a mate to keep costs down. I'm about to buy a Haynes manual but wondering if this is all I will need...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-GTi-mk3-Passat-SEAT-Ibiza-Cupra-2-0-16v-ABF-engine-timing-belt-kit-/321049125734?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ac004e366

...Or do I need new gaskets or seals or anything. I hear your supposed to change the water pump but I don't really want to change that

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: sharki786 on 12 January 2013, 14:32

Don buy qh sh!te. Spend abit more and get gates, ina or even genuine belt and tensioner

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: tshirt2k on 12 January 2013, 14:34

Continental are decent belts.

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: itavaltalainen on 12 January 2013, 15:20

I always use Gates, kits are not too expensive even:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-2-0-Gti-16v-Cam-Belt-Kit-Aug-1991-Sep-1997-/260852394752?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbc03ab00

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: car_maniac on 12 January 2013, 15:39

Cheers for the link!

I assume the kit comes with a tensioner too?

Which would be better out of the continental one and gates?...anyone got a link because I can't find one.

Anything I should think about before starting?

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: itavaltalainen on 12 January 2013, 15:47

Gates and Conti are both OEM suppliers so would say equal quality.
Dayco is also reputable (they are also doing OEM)...

thinking before you start is a good idea, just make sure you got all parts and tools (think special tools!) you need.... always prone to just find out your missing something on saturday afternoon just 5 mins after parts places close...  :rolleyes: never happened to me thou :whistle:

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: Bellend on 12 January 2013, 16:58

Buy one from a shop:
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_1996/p/car-parts/engine-parts/belts-chains-and-tensioners/timing-belt-kit/?348770945&1&9a33bb6e0018605d6c540e26990dff5075cfeaee&000332

Quote GGTIUK25 when you reserve it and get 25% off.

There's also another Conti-Tech kit but that's 93 quid rather then 31. Don't know what the difference is.

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: car_maniac on 12 January 2013, 19:54

Is it as good as the before mentioned Gates and Conti?

So if i quote that I'll get it for £23.85. Is the price shown including the VAT?

Does that work on any parts on the site?

Sorry about all the questions all in one go  :tongue:

Title: Re: ABF engine
Post by: Ashy on 12 January 2013, 20:01

Quote from: Bellend on 12 January 2013, 16:58

Buy one from a shop:
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_1996/p/car-parts/engine-parts/belts-chains-and-tensioners/timing-belt-kit/?348770945&1&9a33bb6e0018605d6c540e26990dff5075cfeaee&000332

Quote GGTIUK25 when you reserve it and get 25% off.

There's also another Conti-Tech kit but that's 93 quid rather then 31. Don't know what the difference is.

Wow I had no idea we could get a discount.. Need one of these kits myself