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Originally Posted by accmeint
I have over 96k miles on my 2.0 liter gas new beetle. I need to replace the timing belt but I am squeemish about taking on that job. Is this a job best left to the dealer? If I do it myself is the factory manual an absolute must?
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I've got my parts and am just waiting for a few days off in a row to tackle this. I would say a Bentley manual would be essential... ECS's timing kit that includes everything you need except G12 coolant and motor mount stretch bolts is like $155 for the 2.0L. And a Bentley is $50. So, get some price quotes, subtract the $250 or so it will cost you out of pocket and decide if the difference is or is not what your time is worth.
I like doing all my own stuff myself and taking it somewhere else is not an option for me. For one, I'm cheap. And for two, I know I'll do it right. And if I break something, well... education is expensive. But I seldom make the same mistake twice.
