itskv
APR Stage II+
- Location
- SF & SJ, CA
How much coolant is needed? I bought oem G13 from the dealer.
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DIY: 2.0T FSI Timing Belt Replacement for GTI/A3/Jetta
- Thread starter Zach L
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Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
Look at how much is included in the TB kits.
Natalie
Ready to race!
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Car(s)
- 2007 GTI
In the Bentley I believe its 7.8L or just under 2 gallons depending on how much you're able to drain. I would start out slowly adding and watch the level as the car runs until it levels off.
Guys, I got an ECS Ultimate kit for the task.
My question is about the t-belt tensioner. The one that came with the kit is the made in Canada alternative that ships on ECS's kits. It feels cheap.
Over here there's a parts shop that has the Febi tensioner.
Someone earlier in this thread mentioned that he had to reuse the old tensioner because the new one in the kit was bad quality and didnt even hold the torque.
Anyone has experience with the made in Canada alternative tensioners that ECS ships in their kits? thanks in advance
My question is about the t-belt tensioner. The one that came with the kit is the made in Canada alternative that ships on ECS's kits. It feels cheap.
Over here there's a parts shop that has the Febi tensioner.
Someone earlier in this thread mentioned that he had to reuse the old tensioner because the new one in the kit was bad quality and didnt even hold the torque.
Anyone has experience with the made in Canada alternative tensioners that ECS ships in their kits? thanks in advance
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Goingnowherefast
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Walled Lake, MI
Unfortunately I had to reuse the old one as well. The one supplied didn't hold torque at all. Old one looked to be in great shape but time will tell
thx for the reply, yeah this is it.
I will have to buy a Febi Bilstein tensioner for peace of mind, here it costs the same as the VW OEM one at Ecs.
Crossing fingers that the other components are OEM quality..
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Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
I'd march down to the local dealer and pay top dollar for a new tensioner before I reused the old one.
I have used quite a few timing belt kits from ECS in the past, including the first time I did my timing belt. No car I've done a timing belt on had any issues with the tensioner from the ECS kit. I put 85,000 miles on the one I used. That said, I never paid much attention to the brand so I can't remember where it was made. I just know they included parts from OE suppliers and that has always been good enough for me. They could have changed to a cheaper alternative recently in their kit.
Lately I have been using TB kits from Europa Parts because they allow more selection and choices of brands for each part. The INA tensioner is supposed to be very good quality and the same supplier to VW just without the logos on it. The INA is about $80 I believe.
I have used quite a few timing belt kits from ECS in the past, including the first time I did my timing belt. No car I've done a timing belt on had any issues with the tensioner from the ECS kit. I put 85,000 miles on the one I used. That said, I never paid much attention to the brand so I can't remember where it was made. I just know they included parts from OE suppliers and that has always been good enough for me. They could have changed to a cheaper alternative recently in their kit.
Lately I have been using TB kits from Europa Parts because they allow more selection and choices of brands for each part. The INA tensioner is supposed to be very good quality and the same supplier to VW just without the logos on it. The INA is about $80 I believe.
Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
Like I mentioned, I have no clue if the current tensioner is the same one they've included with the kit in the past. Call them.
Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
This is the kit I've been buying lately, which allow for much customization: http://www.europaparts.com/timing-belt-kit-2-0t-bpy.html
I'd recommend adding the motor mount hardware and coolant. Also recommend only replacing the camshaft seal and crankshaft seal if yours are currently leaking oil. Buy them if you're not sure you'll need them or not. You will not need the single crankshaft bolt (M16x54) if you do not replace the crankshaft seal.
I'd recommend adding the motor mount hardware and coolant. Also recommend only replacing the camshaft seal and crankshaft seal if yours are currently leaking oil. Buy them if you're not sure you'll need them or not. You will not need the single crankshaft bolt (M16x54) if you do not replace the crankshaft seal.
oski
New member
- Location
- Round Rock, TX
- Car(s)
- B6 VW Passat
Impact or hand tools?
Do you guys recommend using impact or hand tools for the 6 hex bolts on the crankshaft?
Worried about stripping the bolts as many other have on this thread.
Thanks!
Do you guys recommend using impact or hand tools for the 6 hex bolts on the crankshaft?
Worried about stripping the bolts as many other have on this thread.
Thanks!
oski
New member
- Location
- Round Rock, TX
- Car(s)
- B6 VW Passat
Also did you guys use thread locker?
Zach L
VR junkie
- Location
- Austin, TX
No thread locker necessary.
You're more likely to cause damage when using an impact. Use hand tools and make sure the bit is fully seated in the hole. Lightly tap it in and keep the bit pointed straight while turning.
You should replace the 6 crank pulley bolts, so no need to worry if you have to drill them out. Buy a $20 corded electric drill from Harbor Freight along with a cheap set of metal drill bits just in case they're needed. The bolts are soft because they're stretch bolts. Drilling is quick and easy.
You're more likely to cause damage when using an impact. Use hand tools and make sure the bit is fully seated in the hole. Lightly tap it in and keep the bit pointed straight while turning.
You should replace the 6 crank pulley bolts, so no need to worry if you have to drill them out. Buy a $20 corded electric drill from Harbor Freight along with a cheap set of metal drill bits just in case they're needed. The bolts are soft because they're stretch bolts. Drilling is quick and easy.
oski
New member
- Location
- Round Rock, TX
- Car(s)
- B6 VW Passat
Cool thanks for the info. Will be doing TB this weekend. Hoping for a headache free install.