[Ms.Frizzle]

Hello Everyone!

I'm an excited new '99 New Beetle owner in Atlanta. My bug has about 91K on it and I've been told that I should look into getting the timing belt and water pump replaced. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a mechanic in the area? Anything I need to pay particular attention to when getting these parts replaced?

Thanks a bunch!

 

[scarabY2k]

Welcome to the org family. Very nice having you here!

There's some great ATL Beetle people here. They love getting together too- hope you'll meet up with them soon. And please check out the lonk on my signature and join our org member's facebook group "The Collective". It's another great way to connect with fellow newbeetle.org members.

YES, your timing belt needs to be changed yesterday. Don't put this off my friend...it can lead to disaster. ECS Tuning.com has the complete timing belt kit for ya: belt/tensioner/roller/waterpump. I'm sure the ATL folk can point you in the right direction. AGAIN, check out the facebook group too. Your fellow orgers spend A LOT of their time there.

Welcome:wave2:

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[jevinmorgan]

hello there..welcome to the forum..congrats on purchase of your Beetle..i am looking forward to some of the pics..what color is it..if you could tell.

 

[02SilverSport]

Welcome to the great and wonderful ORG! Many fantastic cars, people and answers lurk in this great land. If you haven't done so already, take time to fill in your profile and post a few photos so we can ORGle them!


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[PRM502STREET]

Welcome, from Texas! I also have a 99 beetle and love it. I have owned my car for well over 10 years and put many,many miles on it. I have over 165,000 miles on it already and it is still going strong! We are so glad you found us, and once again, welcome to our community!

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[Freaky Beetle]

Welcome! VW City has a great mechanic. The are near downtown Marietta. I have changed a many timing belts. Not is not a terrible job, but you do need the right tools.

 

[Round cars]

WELCOME from Tennessee

Yes,have your timing belt and water pump w/METAL IMPELLER installed A.S.A.P. IF it breaks it will cause serious damage to your engine!!
My belt is due to be changed and THIS is the ALL INCLUSIVE timing belt KIT I have decided to use for my Chelsea. I like the KEVLAR BELT.
This one costs a bit more but,I think it's worth the peace of mind.

***Kits are engine type/year specific so be sure to get the correct one.
Click the next line to see MY timing belt kit from ECS TUNING

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-New_Beetle--1.8T/Engine/Timing/ES2574556/

Congrats on your New Beetle ownership let's see your pix...WE LOVE PIX HERE AT THE ORG!

Glad you found us!!

Be sure to go back and FILL IN YOUR PROFILE INFO ...CITY,STATE & CAR COLOR/MODEL there are other orgers in Georgia

WELCOME!!!
:wave:

 

[mrmambo]

Welcome! I live in Atlanta and have a '99 NB--I've been using Karma VW in Avondale Estates/Decatur for years.

They're good folks, always do super work, and are fairly priced.

(404) 523-6203, Karma VW and Audi Specialists

 

[Ms.Frizzle]

Thanks for the welcome and the advice everybody!
I'll be sure to get my timing belt and water pump replaced asap. I don't have any pictures of it right now, but it's a blue '99 2.0 with a manual transmission for those of you who asked.

 

[Az-DaisEy]

Hi, how do I become a member of The Collective Group on Facebook?

 

[Round cars]

You are VERY welcome! Can't wait to see your pix when you take them. There are a BUNCH of knowledgable beetle people here on the org to help you understand the workings of your new baby.

Huuuummm....have you named her/him yet?? A name will come soon enough

Hey!! Check out the LINK in my signature space. It's ACTUAL VIDEO of the T.O.D.5 an ALL new beetle event we have yearly.

We have a blast!!! Maybe you can 'carabug' down with the other Georiga folks who come May 2014.
Mark your calendar

Again WELCOME

 

[Round cars]

Hi, how do I become a member of The Collective Group on Facebook?

Here's the link

https://www.facebook.com/groups/407758410320/

 

[Az-DaisEy]

Thanks so much!

 

[Nishiokasmith]

welcome to this community i am sure you would enjoy the stay here, make it large and memorable one here

 

[jevinmorgan]

Hi there first of all congrats on your Beetle..and yeah welcome to the forum..i hope you have a great time out there