Author Topic: My recently bought mk2 16v, some questions..  (Read 2802 times)

diagnosis-dub

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Re: My recently bought mk2 16v, some questions..
« Reply #10 on: 15 April 2005, 14:10 »
been quoted £78 +vat to change t/belt and tensioner by vw specialist in burton, i will supply belt which i thought was pretty reasonable

make sure you buy a VAG timing belt, dont be skimping on something as important as a timing belt

Also get a genuine VW tensioner, I've used a GSF one before and the Tensioning tool I have didn't even fit it.

the only downside is that they cost about £50 for the 16V from VW :cry:

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Re: My recently bought mk2 16v, some questions..
« Reply #11 on: 15 April 2005, 14:19 »
i used EuroCarParts when i replaced my tensioner

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Re: My recently bought mk2 16v, some questions..
« Reply #12 on: 15 April 2005, 16:32 »
thats the very one!

are they any good mate, have u used them?

Yes, I have used them. Only once so far though, for a service. No problems...

Its a bit further to travel, but midlandvw in cannock are also very good.

http://midlandvw.co.uk/

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