The TB on the '98 is easier. Once you get good a the A4 chassis they can be done pretty quickly but the process is definitely different than on the A3.
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 11:56 AM, 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 > _______________________________________ 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
