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Hey all,
I am new to the site. I recently bought a 2006 jetta with 85K on the odometer and now its got 117K. Through reading i found the reason for sale was probably the timing belt needs to be changed and I got three shops that all said at least $1,500. I found "Blauparts" on line and they have a kit for under $300 and you can rent tools from them. anyone use them before? I found the article on here about timing belt removal, i read it and can't get access to the installation article. what's the trick there? I am beginning to think I am over my head on this repair. I am a mechanical engineer but have done little on cars, is this straight forward? If I take my time and read the instructions are there any other nuggets people have for me? thanx, Byron in maryland
I am new to the site. I recently bought a 2006 jetta with 85K on the odometer and now its got 117K. Through reading i found the reason for sale was probably the timing belt needs to be changed and I got three shops that all said at least $1,500. I found "Blauparts" on line and they have a kit for under $300 and you can rent tools from them. anyone use them before? I found the article on here about timing belt removal, i read it and can't get access to the installation article. what's the trick there? I am beginning to think I am over my head on this repair. I am a mechanical engineer but have done little on cars, is this straight forward? If I take my time and read the instructions are there any other nuggets people have for me? thanx, Byron in maryland