How to Inspect and Replace the Timing Belt on a VW 2.0 L Engine

For 2004 VW Jetta 2.0L BEV and related engines.

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[eldoradony]

Just did this job and then found this video. This is right on accurate! Motor mount is a bit difficult to maneuver out but can be done. I would strongly recommend changing the water pump and tensioner pulley while the engine is apart. Gates and Dayco sell kits with all three parts for less than the sum individually.

[YeechBlitz]

@eldoradony Thanks for your posting. Yes, the original VW water pumps break down frequently and earlier than they should, so replacing them with a water pump with a metal impellar is ALWAYS a good idea. I don't know, and haven't had a bad experience with the tensioner pulley, but it is no doubt a good idea to replace it.

[YeechBlitz]

@eldoradony You make a good point about changing the tensioner pulley while you are at it.

[YeechBlitz]

Yes. We found that the marks on the crank gear teeth were hard to see. It could be done but it was hard to get it right confidently.

[TheWarRelic]

Awesome video!!! I cant wait to do my timing belt I'm at 99,120 miles. You did a great job!!! I do have have a question though.. If the white mark on gear lines up with the arrow why is it nesscary to line up the square window on the transmission?

[YeechBlitz]

@TheWarRelic You only need to line of the square window with the white mark if you take the timing belt off. As long as the timing does not come off, you can use either method.

[PanzyPatrol]

Amazing video! Thanks!

[kmhowells2]

This is amazing, thank you for posting I've been dreading doing this once it gets warm, but after seeing it done, I feel fairly confident I can pull it off!! Thank you!!

[SandpiperN121PP]

What a great video! I really appriciate it because I am getting my timing belt, water pump and serpentine belt all replaced tomorrow and was very curious as to how it was all put together. I am at just over 90,000 miles on my New Beetle which has this same engine in it and am curious. Just how often should I get the timin belt replaced? I know at 100,000 miles is the recommended but will my new one be the same or should I get it check again sooner. Thanks again for the awesome video! :)

[ghat13]

how do you keep the cam pulley from moving while your removing and/or installing the belt

[scammersbuster]

This was a great video! Was very helpful. I just wished it included more details such as: Re-installing the Motor Mount which turned out to be a pain in the derriere, how to change tensioner & water pump. I have a 2000 VW jetta 5-speed with broken belt. I will need to know how to check for crankshaft TDC. The info given in video is for automatic tranny. Couldn't find the Timing window on my 5-speed tranny. Also would need to know how to safely turn crankshaft & camshaft to TDC....

[CORRIGEEN71]

great to hear an american say mm

[thetwopointslow]

I've got the same car as this one-- 2004, 2.0L, BEV code. Thanks for the time spent making this video! It's very useful

[sulakmartin1]

I would recommended to wait till the engine is cooled down, for approx. 4 hours, Highly recommended to use locking tools for camshaft and crankshaft, then I would replace it with kit incl. water pump,roller and tensioner, set every think up as described and crank it twice in full cycle to ensure that the cam and crank shaft are properly adjusted, then check the marks

[15mechanix]

very good

[fantomasz73]

next time remove that right wheel