Start with scanning for codes. Its really just total speculation without them.

As for the timing belt, get that done ASAP! Its very, very long overdue on all fronts, mileage and age.

 

As for the timing belt, get that done ASAP! Its very, very long overdue on all fronts, mileage and age.

When's it due?

 

It should be done every 5 years or 60k, whichever comes first.


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OK, so the engine code indicated Crank Postion sensor. I replaced and issue solved. Also ordered new timing belt kit including water pump, pully and new serpentine belt. Will install next weekend. Thanks for the help. Anybody got a good write-up for replacing timing belt?

 

Also, the engine mount bolts are use only once bolts which must be replaced with new, properly torqued, bolts.

While "you have it apart", you might as well replace the thermostat and the coolant. I'd personally only use the VW specified G12 coolant as mixing coolant types is a bad thing (turns to goo and clogs coolant passages).

You'll need some way to support the engine while the engine mount is out of the car (we used an engine hoist). Also, the proper tool to set tension on the timing belt tensioner will help a lot when you do this job. I picked up one on the Internet for about $25.

It's not that hard of a job, but it will take time and patience to do everything right. If the timing belt slips, or breaks, on these engines, the pistons hit the valves which can cause a lot of very serious, very expensive, engine damage. It took my dad and I one very long day to do this job because we like to take our time and torque everything to spec.

 

There is a pretty good video here on how to do it. 2.0L volkswagen New Beetle timing belt.mp4 - YouTube

 

2.0 AEG timing belt DIY

I used the excellent writeup from Vasillalov on the VWvortex site, and got through it pretty smoothly. The photos don't show in the original post anymore, but on page 8 reply #268 has a link to a pdf with the whole document and pics.

VWVortex.com - DIY: Timing Belt And Coolant Pump Replacement on 2.0 AEG! Pics Inside!

 

So changed the timing belt and water pump this weekend, glad I did, here's the pump I removed!

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Yeah...that's the usual plastic crap getting brittle and flying apart.

Some of the replacements use a metal impeller. That's the way to go for a longgggggggggggggg service life.

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