Wow! that much. That's a big disappointment on the timing belt change.
Anybody here on this site own a TDI auto and think it's still worth test
driving. If the maintance is going to run that high it seems like the fuel
savings would be eaten into pretty fast over time.

"Erik Dillenkofer" > wrote in message
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> About $700.00 for the timing belt, and you don't want to even attempt it
> yourself. You'll need almost that much in special tools and if you're off
> by as much as 1 tooth and turn the engine, it's history. Diesels are
> interference engines and there's no room for error. Once the belt is
> changed you'd need to connect it to a VAG-com (computer) and set the
> injection timing. A VAG-com will set you back another $200.00. Automatics
> get timing belts replaced every 40,000 miles ... manual trans every 60,000
> miles.
>
> You might want to look here for more info www.tdiclub.com
>
> "Rob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hello, I'm looking at buying a used 01 Jetta auto that a guy has for
>> sale. It has 65,000 miles on it and is in nice shape. I plan to test
>> drive it sometime time next week and was looking for any good or bad
>> things to look for. He said the timing belt has not been changed yet, so
>> what does this cost and could I do it my self with the right tool. What
>> kind of milage are people getting with the TDI auto's. Thanks for any
>> advice, Rob.
>>
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