I have a 2003 convertible bug and it's time to change the water pump and timing belt as mine has started leaking Im going to do both and someone also suggested changing the temp sending unit while I'm in there. I changed the thermostat and replaced the plastic housing with a metal one last year...

I recently changed my timing belt on a 2000 AEG New Beetle that desperately needed a timing service. I bought my parts online from ECS Tuning's timing belt kit, and the installation went smoothly. However, a couple days after the install, my engine suddenly developed a slight squeak / chirping...

I've never had a problem with belt noises but this started happening when the temperature outside dropped the other day. It's a whining noise that will go away when the car is warmed up a bit. I've checked the belt doesn't seem to have anything wrong with it

Hi! My young cousin bought my 2002 New Beetle Turbo 1.8 L (Snap Orange beautiful she & I love) one year ago and now it's broken down in Fall Branch, Tenn. She is also close to Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol. A local mechanic diagnosed a broken water pump and timing belt. The beetle has...

Recently changed my timing belt but ran into a hiccup. I couldn’t torque down my tensioner pulley. It just reaches a point where i could turn the nut either way and it didn’t get tighter or looser. I presume something is threaded. I have a few questions around this. So far my timing belt hasn’t...

hi – I am a brand-new member and looking for some advice. My wife has a 2003 turbo beetle and this morning on her way to work the timing belt apparently broke. According to my local VW dealer they feel that the best course of action is to install a new belt with all of the appropriate pulleys...

Timing belt stripped out around crankshaft pulley on highway. Pulled the head and it looks like several bent valves. In addition...The piston heads look pretty banged up.....Any suggestions on how to tackle this? Thank YOU!

Hello did the search on this one and didn't find a video. On youtube I am finding all kinds of Jetta TDi video's but after starting this one there are several differances. The injector pump pully is different on mine (1999 TDi Beetle), there are a lot more things in the way, and the valve cover...

Just replaced the timing belt in my 2000 1.8l beetle. Replaced at the stuff that came in the kit, checked TDC three to four times, now it runs like garbage. I got fault codes for misfires on four cylinders. Is it possible the belt is off one or more teeth. Is it possible to re-adjust the belt...

So still being a New Beetle Noob but one that wants to keep his bug in tip-top shape, I was wondering what are some special tools that are good to keep on hand. I know there are a lot of torx and hex hardware on these machines and the rear brake calipers require a retraction tool for the...

Hello, I have a 98 2.0 5spd with nearly 200k. After reading horror stories about timing belt failures I decided to replace the belt/tensioner/water pump before it breaks. It was a pain to change, but I put it all back together and it runs great. However, after seeing it all disassembled, it...

Hello. Im new here but have already found this site to have some great info. I purchased my daughter her first car which s a 2002 Beetle GLS 2.0 Gas model with 95K. Seems to run good and I have to admit, my wife and I are both hooked and love driving it as well. There was no records of any...

I am needing to replace the Oil Pump in my beetle. I have checked two different repair manuals and both say to first remove the timing belt. Does anybody know why this is a necessary first step? Thanks!

2003 1.8T Timing Belt Broke Head Removal Help 2003 1.8T Engine Hi all I need help as follows: I had just tuned up the bug for the wife, but had not done the timing belt yet at about 109K. While at home we were going to go drive it to town and when she cranked it up it started then died and it...

Hi… this issue has probably been covered somewhere in the forums but i couldnt find it… i have a 2001 beetle that whirrs when i turn the key but the engine doesnt turn over… the timing belt is in tact and when i pulled the airbox i can see that the flywheel is turning… the plugs all look fine…...

I have a 2003 New Beetle GLS 1.8T with only 20,000 miles. It is 8-1/2 years old. Since I have such low mileage, I am interested in knowing if anyone can tell me where I can find a list of age-related maintenance for my car that is required regardless of mileage, assuming I follow the regular...

So i recently decided that i was going to fix the timing belt on my beetle myself to save some dollars. Things were going smoothly until after i got the covers off and i could actually see my whole timing belt. ive been looking online and its been saying at most of them that you shouldnt...

Been searching around for a while, and cannot find how-to's on the Spark Plugs, Timing Belt, and Water Pump. Have an over heating situation where the engine is not seized. Probable issues: Timing Belt, Water Pump, Head Gasket. Will document the process and findings to update all about issues...

Long time reader here (this place has saved me a ton, THANK YOU ALL!) and currently in a pickle. I decided after careful reading of all three of these posts: VWVortex.com - DIY: Transverse Timing Belt, water pump, thermostat... VWVortex.com - Ultimate Timing Belt DIY! Timing Belt replacement...

HELP!The serv. advisor at a local VW dealer told me our '99 Beetle, 2.0, was not an interference motor. I didn't have the $745 he quoted me for the timing belt job, so I asked could I just drive it until it breaks and then have it towed there and he said yes. At 125,000 miles, I think the timing...