MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: RetroRaz on November 21, 2013, 08:04:02 pm

Title: Timing belt parts
Post by: RetroRaz on November 21, 2013, 08:04:02 pm: Hi all

What parts are needed for timing belt change? So far on my list is the following

Timing belt kit which is the belt and tensioner

Water pump

Coolant.

Anything else needed?
Title: Re: Timing belt parts
Post by: bacillus on November 21, 2013, 08:12:43 pm: New stretch bolts for the engine mount are recommended. :smiley:
Title: Re: Timing belt parts
Post by: doylebros on November 21, 2013, 08:40:55 pm: New auxiliary belt and tensioner would be added to my list with the above.
Title: Re: Timing belt parts
Post by: RetroRaz on November 21, 2013, 08:45:53 pm: Quote from: bacillus on November 21, 2013, 08:12:43 pm
New stretch bolts for the engine mount are recommended. :smiley:

Where can I get these from?
Title: Re: Timing belt parts
Post by: RetroRaz on November 21, 2013, 08:46:41 pm: Quote from: doylebros on November 21, 2013, 08:40:55 pm
New auxiliary belt and tensioner would be added to my list with the above.

My mechanic was saying something about getting this changed too. Added to my list now.
Title: Re: Timing belt parts
Post by: doylebros on November 21, 2013, 08:50:23 pm: Finally, although I haven't bothered it's suggested (they do fail) is the alternator pulley above 60K! :happy2: