How to replace the timing belt,water pump, tensioner, idler pulley and the thermostat on a 2004 vw passat 4motion with a 1.8L turbo engine.
How to replace the timing belt,water pump, tensioner, idler pulley and the thermostat on a 2004 vw passat 4motion with a 1.8L turbo engine.
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When changing your timing belt, they recommend you change your water pump
as well. Must you also have to change the thermostat or does that depend on
its condition?
HEY HOW MANY TEETH IS THIS BELT
This was very helpful. I’m in the process of changing my timing belt but
it’s for an audi a4 b7…a few different parts but pretty much the same
techniques. I got a lil confuse wit setting the tensioner, but after
watching this video I’m way more confident now. Thanks again buddy.
How long does a timing belt last on a Passat before needing replacement? I
am planning on buying a 2003 VW Passat and the timing belt was changed when
the vehicle was at 73k and now its at 93k.
Doing a timing belt is easy Doing a timing gear set and chain is easy As
long as you understand what is TDC BDC If you are not paying attention you
can easily be 180 degrees off or even 1 -several teeth off and if its that
far off you should not be doing that kind of repair to begin with.
Very informative, I happne to have a beetle 1.8T, not too much space to
manage the tentioner, any lessons learned from front wheel engines time
belts? Thanks
I did everything u stated in ur video everythibg matches but my harmonic
balancer wobbles and my engine turn off ? Took everything apart and check
everything was ok. Any advice thanks
Yw, it always helps to have a good understanding of what gets done on your
car even if you are not doing it yourself. tx for watching.
Thank you for this video. I am having the job done by a licensed mechanic
but I wanted to see what he needs to do. He has done many of these before
and I trust him but just was curious how to do it.
Yes Pretty sure its the same procedure. Double check with your manual
though.
I, unfortunately, was unable to change the belt before it broke. I was
going less than 10mph almost at an idle when it happened. Absolutely heard
nothing when it happened. What are the chances of not having valve damage?
I’m already pulling things off to replace the belt and waterpump.
Thanks for watching!
I had a question for you. I did this whole process and had the cam gear
spin clockwise on me a little ways. I stupidly started my car, which was
tough and it idled like shit. I turned it off in about 5 seconds. I’m
having a guy come out and fix the timing so I can make sure everything is
right. It didn’t throw any codes because I didn’t give it time to do so.
Should I be alright? I didn’t hear any pinging,.
Glad you like it, lot of hard work making this timing belt video 🙂
For starters you don’t need cable /zip ties. If you put the belt on the
pulleys in the correct sequence it should go on no problems.( first crank,
second cam then waterpump last.) Secondly the tensioner should have a line
an it and you turn the part of the tensioner so that the bit that sticks
out is 180 degrees from the line ( the line should be on the part of the
tensioner that doesn’t turn.) Finally if you look at the mark on the cam
it’s actually before the tooth not on the tooth……..
I havent remove a cylinder head of these cars but you’ll need a special
tool to remove the head bolts. If you have done a headgasket before and
have time and patience you can probably pull it off. Or you can always get
the car in service position and remove as much as you can before getting
someone with experience to remove the head and save on labor costs. GL
I have an 2003 passat 1.8 t . It has a little over 100,000 miles on it. I
have put timeing belts on other things in the past but never a VW. Is this
2004 the same as the 2003 passat ?
(y)
how much is the labor for this job?
Sounds good. These videos are awesome. If you need to make a video about
removing the cylinder head, let me know. I have just the car for you.
there is two types of timing belts,one has 162 teeth,163.be care full count
ur timing belt teeth before install the new one good luck .
Never had to count the teeth on any timing belt job I’ve ever done, if you
go to a reputable parts store, know yr/make/engine size/date of manufacture
or if necessary vin# of your vehicle, they should be able to give you the
correct timing belt. If they tell you to go count the teeth on your timing
belt instead of asking you the above info you need to go to a different
parts store.
Yes it really shouldnt be off, thinking back it might have been because I
didnt rotate the engine enough times or I marked the tdc on the cover a
little off. Either way thanks for your comment.
Good stuff man!
Ok, I figured such. How tough is removing the head assembly? I don’t have
any special tools. Would you recommend at this point having someone with
more experience. I’m not afraid to tackle these projects. The car is
already broken 😉
he is not a mechanic yet,
haha np, gl.
good job like it
If the car was running and the timing belt broke you have bent valves,
sorry. If you are asking how you can check to see if the timing belt is
broken or not, you can remove the upper timing belt cover and check it. I
dont remember exactly but you might have to remove the serpentine belt
tensioner and the serpentine belt, check my number 2 video for this. You
wont have to put lock carrier in service position for this. gl
Unfortunately there is a very high chance you have bent valves, when you
get the new belt on you can do a compression test and find out for sure.
Sorry
Great video!
nice job
Correction …….mark is after the tooth not on the tooth…. This is so
its easier to aline by looking at the other end of the pulley ( move the
belt slightly away so you can see the inside of the pulley rather than
trying to look along the pulley )
Very good job. like it alot. i’m going to do mine here really soon. where
did you get the timing belt kit from when you did it?
I got them at a local import auto parts whole seller here in San Diego but
I hear Blau parts online has good parts. GL