Somebody mentioned how the engine in the Beetle sits up under the windshield. On the Jetta it's pretty well out in the open. Not like a 240D, more like a 190.
Sent from my iPhone On Jun 23, 2013, at 1:56 PM, David Bruckmann <bruckma...@transcontinental.ca> wrote: > Maybe not on a 98, but on Hans' 2001 TDI it is definitely involved. > > On 2013-06-23, at 10:45, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> On a 98 Jetta? I don't see where an engine mount has to be disturbed in the >> process. >> >> Curt >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jun 23, 2013, at 1:25 PM, David Bruckmann >> <bruckma...@transcontinental.ca> wrote: >> >>> Very important to check that they used NEW stretch bolts whenever they >>> touch the timing belt or water pump because the engine mount is integral to >>> that whole procedure. If not you will find your engine on the GROUND >>> sometime thereafter. Many, many, many reports on tdiclub.com of dealers not >>> replacing those bolts and the results can be quite unpleasant... >>> >>> Check the parts listed on the service invoice. If the bolts aren't there, >>> you'll want to go back to the stealer/shop for an explanation. >>> >>> D. >>> >>> On 2013-06-23 Curt Raymond wrote: >>> >>>> Theres a video on Youtube covering the TB replacement on a '98, it looks >>>> like about a 2 hour job but needs a few special tools. The water pump is >>>> probably another hour or so. >>>> I found the TB with tensioner etc for about $150, figure another $100 for >>>> water pump while you're there, not a bad day for a home mechanic. >>>> >>>> -Curt >>>> >>>>> Sun, 23 Jun 2013, Hans Neureiter wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Have a 01 New Beetle 1.9L TDI. Can't hear the turbo. TB replacement ran ~ >>>>> $ >>>>> 800.? It included water pump,thermostat. serpentine belt and tensioner >>>>> idlers. >>>> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
