Your skilled with that razor. I'd have sliced my finger for sure. I've watched quiet a few videos on similar vehicles and I'm always amazed at how many steps there are to replace a timing belt. But with your skill and some nice tools you did it again...you made it look easy.

Your a life savor thanks for taking the time to make the video. doing this job now going step by step watching the video.

Your videos are among my favorite when it comes to A4 Volkswagens. I really appreciate you posting this stuff here!! Just used this, and a few install videos to change the timing belt on my '04 New Beetle! I now understand why none of the videos on this engine's timing belt are shown being changed in a Beetle! The working space in this car is abysmal!! 😂 God bless you. Thank you!

The guy with the jack hammer at the end was awesome Thomas!

best bew timing belt video on youtube, thanks for the video

Thank You!! Your video was very helpful, took me about 12 hours total, but also had to do the alternator and A/C Compressor 😂

Great video, going to attempt this on my 05 Jetta Wagon (BEW) Tdi next year. Have 66k on my current tbelt and want to do it a little before the 80k interval. Will have this going on a tablet while I do ot, much appreciated 👍.

That looks like a pretty involved setup with special tools to lock down the cam and crank. I just wrapped up a timing belt job which had special tools too for locking down the camshafts and crank. Good job Thomas...

Hello Thomas. Thanks again for the great videos. I just changed my timing belt. This is the second time I do it. The first time I had no issues. This time, after completing the job, I started the car and listened to the engine. Car started right up and sounded great while idling. Let the car run for about 10 mins while putting stuff away. Drove out of my garage and about 100 ft to where I park it and let ir run another 5 mins. When I got back in the car I noticed cold air coming out of the vents even though the temp needle is showing the engine is warm. (I also changed the thermostat as it came with the timing belt kit) Press on the accelerator and heat starts coming out of the vents but only when I am pressing on the gas pedal. Otherwhise -cold air. As I am pressing on the accelerator I notice that when I get up to around 3500 rpm the engine stutters ( or misses ) and the traction control light comes on as well as the glow plug light flashed briefly. It did this twice in a row so I shut the engine off. I am confident I did the procedure correctly and even checked that the crank tool and camshaft locking pin slid easily into position after the belt install. (but must have done something wrong) Repeated the test (turn engine over twice and re insert pin and crank tool) 3 times before deciding It was good and moving on. Any idea what is causing symptoms? Thanks in advance for your time, Dominic.

the kit i just got didnt come with the studs for the tensioner and pulley... but going to the stealership jk haha tomorrow to get fly wheel bolts and now those two studs as well....!! ive watched this video pry 40 times in4 years!!!! keep it up!!!

agree with others your videos have been great learning for me including this one. thanks so much.

It's always nice watching timing belts. Learning something new every day. Would be possible to get number of those wheel locks (set) so I can look em up? Could really use them cause sometimes we have to check entire car for them and usually they dont even have them. p.s. that information about water pump you sent info was very helpul. Thanks

Is this the same procedure on 53 reg mk4 golf gttdi 1.9 asz engine ?can you remove the engine mount with brake reservoir in the way on r/hand drive car ?Many thanks matt great video by the way

Great video Thomas. you make it look easier then I do. Question, my BEW tdi has 324,000 miles. Mpg has dropped to avg 35mpg. Common problems I could look for? Should I worry about adjusting injectors, they are still within 1.0 on VCDS. Should I worry about oil pump? Still running good.

Thomas, can you help me understand stretch bolts (ie. TTY)? Are they just regular 10.9 bolts? Do I really need to exchange the ones for the engine mounts and brackets each time? Do I need to use the VW brand or is there a cheaper alternative? Thanks for your instructions.

Great demonstration, thanks so much for the information. Can you tell me which timing belt kit you are using? I have the same engine and want to put in good quality unit with all the components you recommend in video.

Thanks!

I was really enjoying my new to me 06 Jetta wagon until I saw this .... what a crap load of work

Getting ready to tackle this Thomas- quick question- what torque spec for the two studs? (tensioner and idler)- do you take a measurement for those two or just go snug?

I'd have chucked that coolant reservoir across the room at the start! It would be in my way all the time

Thank you

when the ingine its warm or cool is same problem not Start right away

Love your stuff Thomas youtube will keep paying you for monetized videos. years to come even if you stop adding them.

Hi, have you tried supporting the engine from below? I think it's easier to work on the engine and less time consumimg

The first time I did this on mine, I think most of my time was spent on removing and replacing that dang motor mount.

I am guessing that the Cam Lock is arequired for the ALH TDi, yes?

Tienes algún video del actuador del turbo para este mismo carro

i check the fuel pump add 300ml for 30 secon its Good or not and I have to buy the gauge for check the pressure

ok i check the fuel pump with multimeter the resistance its 02.7 ohm & the voltage went the ingine craking its 11.5 volt

Never tried the skin the finger technique to remove metal ;) VWs require too many specialty tools for me, but good vid!

ok thank You if the fuel pump add more that 500ml on 30 se its bad fuel pump or not

So if when you put in the bottom lock and the top holes dont line up does that mean timing was off? when yuu loosen and get lined up your fixing it?

Wondering where can I get that kind of engine support?

Hi Thomas, My B6 Audi A4 1.9Tdi has what I believe a leaking water pump, coolant is dripping bad from underneath the front timing belt area of the longitudinal engine. Interval for timing belt is 60k miles and have 40k miles on the belt. Can the water pump alone be replaced or would you advise doing the belt alongside the water pump i.e is it roughly the same amount of labor hours to do either jobs? Thanks man

I know this is late but have you ever done the ac compressor clutch on one of these engines and have any tips

I am about to do a timing belt on my brm. It is the same or extremely similar configuration. Why replace the studs at 23:25?

Why do tdis push so much oil through the turbo? Turbo seals failing? If they fail really badly can't it run away? Especially on an older mechanical

Do you really need the bar to support the engine? and if so, where do you buy it? Custom fabrication?

i check but the a/c compressor come on all heat select

Hello. What is the torque specs on the crank pulley bolt on the middle, for me manual says 10nm plus 90 degree with thread lock, but that just seems wrong, I almost could not brake it loose with a 24" braker bar. So I'm a bit confused... many thanks :)

ok thank You the problem its hard to Start i have to tryin Start 2 or 3 time

Hey Thomas, I am replacing my timing belt now but my crankshaft locking tool and my cam shaft locking tool never line up. The cam shaft locking tool will almost slide in but is just off by just a little no matter how much I turn it back and forth. The crankshaft locking tool will never line up and slide right in like yours did. Do you have any advice for me? Thanks, Carter.

what's the deal with the reversed sound at 22:06 - 22:16?

if the fuel pressure regulator its bad can cause hard Start

Which service manual for an 06 beetle tdi?

i check again the coolant temperature 61 (F) & ambient temperature its 46 (F)

Does TDC mean "point mort haut" in french?

And yeah, why did you take the crank bolt? I didn't see any leakage from the seal...😎

i check the coolant temperature its 75 (F) & ambient temperature its 63 (F) its ok or not

Where do I get that cam lock tool?

why not take the coolant reservoir right out?much easier to work on and better camera view.

i sorry for send you to much massager . its normal when you turn on the heat the a/c compressor workin cuz my a/c compressor workin electric fan workin when the heat its on

what its the correct temperature for coolant

i have this code p0004 on my audi 1999 a6 quattro 2.8 what its that

PUTTING BACK THAT MOTOR MOUNT IS VERY VERY VERY COMPLICATED

you wear long clothes for winter?

Bro take it easy on your finger

maybe its bad fuel pump

ouch ouch your finger