[Vwdiesel] Need Some Clarification !

[TexasTDI]

Yes, if her's is an automatic.  5 speed is to be changed at 60k.  The reason
for this is the timing belt runs the fuel pump.  And the automatic TDI has a
larger fuel pump than a 5 speed (11mm vs. 10mm).

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 237k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 82k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Wall" <natewall1 at yahoo.com>
To: "TexasTDI" <TexasVWdriver at hotmail.com>; "Bill Kelly"
<magnificationbill at hotmail.com>
Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 7:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Need Some Clarification !


> The Owner's Manual that came w/ my mother's 2000 Jetta
> TDI states a 40,000 mile change interval for the
> timing belt!
> It says CHANGE, not check!
> --Nate
>
> --- TexasTDI <TexasVWdriver at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > All depends on the year model.
> >
> > All 2003 TDI's = 100k miles between changes.  Auto
> > and 5 speed.
> >
> > All 2002 TDI's = 80k miles between changes.  Auto
> > and 5 speed.
> >
> > 2001 down to 1999.5 = Auto at 40k / 5 speed at 60k.
> > New belt will be 80k
> > (100k) mile belt.
> >
> > 1999 down to 1996 = 5 speed every 60k.  (no 80k mile
> > belt available)
> >
> > Chris Thornton