Re: Timing belt interval for V6?

[Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>]

I've seen a couple posts on the 90K interval for the 12vV6 timing belt and
just have to add my $.02.

Don't wait!!!!!!!! The timing belt may be good for 90K, but QList (and
personal) experience shows that the water pump is NOT. Your best bet is to
replace the water pump and timing belt somewhere between 60-70K miles, while
you are in there, you should check the idler pulleys too. If you live in the
northern climes, where salt is used on the road, you will probably want to
replace the idler pulleys too. OH, almost forgot, change the thermostat too.

Gene Caldwell wrote:

> I'm hoping for some group wisdom on this.
>
> After many years of VW ownership I have become accustomed to 60k mile
> timing belt replacement intervals.  I took my 94 90/V6 in to a dealer
> for what I thought would be a 60k service and belt change.  Upon
> retrieving the car I learned that no belt had been changed and was
> informed that it was a 90k mile service item.  That seems a little risky
> to go that long.  Suggestions?   TIA.
>
> --
> Gene Caldwell       optic@halcyon.com

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