Timing belt kit from Blauparts for $135.00

[mrathell]

I purchased my Timing belt kit from Blauparts for $135.00

I'm not knocking any others but the parts were quality parts, the services dept took care of you big time and the package arrived next day.

It doesn't come with stretch bolts.

Product Part Number:
GH21100-B
Product Information:
Vw Beetle Timing Belt Kit Includes:
OEM Quality TüV / ISO 9001 / TS16949 Certified Parts
1 Timing Belt
1 Timing Belt Tensioner
1 Heavy Duty Water Pump w/ Gasket O-Ring
1 Front Crank Seal (Viton Seal Material)
1 Camshaft Seal (Note: Cam seal does not fit vehicles with rare BBW engine code)
3 Liters G12 Plus German Antifreeze (2 - 1.5L Bottles)
Appropriate amount for complete cooling system flush.
1 Thermostat Housing w/ Hose Clamp
Blauparts' Vw Timing Belt Repair Guidelines / Tips
1 FREE Accessory Serpentine Belt
1 FREE Thermostat w/ O-Ring

http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....od=GH21100%2DB

[casrhino]

is the water pump metal or plastic

[Canadianbugin]

FYI..... If you don't replace these bolts you're looking for more problems... They are one time use only......!!!!!

[MarkC]

Originally Posted by casrhino

is the water pump metal or plastic

The water pump impeller is metal.

I installed this kit, minus the seals, a few weeks ago - worked out just fine. Also installed the new stretch bolt set from ECS Tuning

[mlt]

Originally Posted by MarkC

I installed this kit, minus the seals, a few weeks ago - worked out just fine. Also installed the new stretch bolt set from ECS Tuning

What was you mileage? I got 95k and I'm planning to get same kit and also skip seals as I don't want to mess with it unless it leaks. Did you rent tools from Blauparts?
Did you get this bolts kit from ECS Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0 > Search > Mount Bolt > ES#2201 Engine Mount Bolt Kit (Set Of Seven Bolts) - MK44CEMBS ? Is it the same as from dealer but cheaper. AFAIK there are only 2 stretch bolts?