'01 2.0 Beetle Timing belt kit

[vtirocz]

Is this a good timing belt kit: ECS Ultimate 2.0L Timing Belt Kit ES#2238 (http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...el=&engine=2.0)

The price seems good. I just want to make sure the parts are good and will last at least an additional 80k miles. Anyone have experience with these?

Thanks.

[vtirocz]

Also, is this tool needed for the job: Schley - Schley Timing Belt Tensioner Adjustment Tool ES#10340

Thanks.

[sarahbeetle]

Originally Posted by vtirocz

Also, is this tool needed for the job: Schley - Schley Timing Belt Tensioner Adjustment Tool ES#10340

Thanks.

I just installed the ECS parts last weekend. Belts were made by Continental (I would consider them to be pretty good). The water pump had a metal impeller, unlike the stock plastic one. And the tensioner looked exactly like the original. I did not use the tool. I had a pair of universal snap ring pliers that I installed the 90 degree legs on. I was able to use that instead. All in all, it took me a whole 5 hours to do, and about 1/2 hour was looking things over a few times to make sure I had the belt on right (see my other post on a question I had about the belt). The trickiest part was getting the tensioner set. I small mirror is very helpfull. It took me three shots at getting the tensioner set.

[gilligan]

yep I bought some snap ring pliers with 90 degree tips to tighten mine. they were cheaper and have more uses than the belt tensioner tool.