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Old 07-24-2003, 07:16 PM
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don't wait till 90k, and get it done before it goes. 60k is a safe bet.
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dealer said 75 is scheduled but to do at 60 so you don't end up on the side of the road
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Default Hmm. I'm at almost 75K! I thought with updated tensioner it was OK but I still didn't feel safe.
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Default Re: Concensus on 2000 1.8T - Timing belt change @ 60K or 90K?
I just had my blow at 42k and the dealer said they had a bunch of VW/Audi's in with the same problem and they're guessing it was the Georgia heat. Definitely <60k.
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Default would you rather be safe or blow your motor?
i'm doing mine at 50k. i'd rather sleep well at night
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I have 72K on mine and it goes in monday for the change
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for 1.8T (turbo engine) 60 - 70K, for 2.8 it is safe to wait a bit longer, maybe at 80K~
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