Timing belt - 2.0 16v

[chris g 0]

Can anyone tell me the recomended milage for replacing the timing belt on a 2.0 16v?

 

It is an easy job to do on the Corrado? Also what oil is best and should I stick with a VW oil filter?

 

Chris

[RW1 0]

16v is 60,000 miles according to VW.

 

BUT, the 16v valve gear is harder to drive than an 8v/G60 due the double cam shaft and the remote chain drive for the second camshaft.

 

The weakness is sudden throttle (blipping) which forces the crank shaft sprocket drive to rip the belt's teeth off and the engine stops obviously. You may get away with the valves & pistons not being damged but better safe than sorry.

 

Better to change out at 40,000 miles thus keeping the belt in tip-top condition. Also, pay attention to the belt tension and be more precise on it's setting up and check it every 10,000 miles.

 

The rule with the 16v both the 1.8 & 2.0 ltr is - if in doubt about the belt's mileage, CHANGE and maintain the above maintenance regime.

 

Changing it is pretty cramped and needs reasonable mechanical knowledge but there are no real complications. As the steering pump and water pump belts will also come off for access, replace these for the price that they are while you are in there.

 

Make sure the cam belt is aligned correctly by hand turning the engine one full revolution, making sure the timing marks align at the end of turning and no valves have touched - hard to turn in cetain spots with plugs removed. Even out by one sprocket on the top camshaft deteriorates the performance.

 

Oil, peeps have their preferences for manufacturer but make sure it's 15w40 for the is engine, summer or winter. Filter, VW is fine 034 115 561A or equivalent from GSF but 561G will do for normal road driving (A allows more oil flow).