2006 Jetta A5 BRM TDI 113k miles - Used your instructions to replace timing belt, tensioner, roller, water pump and serpentine belt at 106k - great instructions by the way! Used TDI Parts as supplier and also bought their timing belt tool kit.
Replacement went fine but after I have less power than previous. At the end of your article you mention using a VCDS? to time the engine. I called dealer and asked for price to check and adjust timing. The service manager checked with his tech who said they pin the engine when changing, and that the computer should be able to adjust for variances. However with less power I'm getting better mileage - around 56 mpg.
Now, in the last two weeks I've got a new sound - sounds as if a tail pipe hanger was loose, and is vibrating. It's most prevalent at idle, and I also noticed that the serpentine belt tensioner is rocking to the rattle tempo.
Tail pipe & muffler are tight - any suggestions?
Thanks,
Kenny:ugh
Replacement went fine but after I have less power than previous. At the end of your article you mention using a VCDS? to time the engine. I called dealer and asked for price to check and adjust timing. The service manager checked with his tech who said they pin the engine when changing, and that the computer should be able to adjust for variances. However with less power I'm getting better mileage - around 56 mpg.
Now, in the last two weeks I've got a new sound - sounds as if a tail pipe hanger was loose, and is vibrating. It's most prevalent at idle, and I also noticed that the serpentine belt tensioner is rocking to the rattle tempo.
Tail pipe & muffler are tight - any suggestions?
Thanks,
Kenny:ugh