How often timing belts break on 2003 Golf?

#11

I think what the OP is looking for is whether the timing belt is likely
to break at or around 74,000 miles or do they usually last to the
suggested change time.

My timing belt was ready to break at 70,000 miles due to a failed roller
bearing on my 2000 Beetle. So in my case it can happen at around that
mileage but I don't know how common that is.

#12

haven't seen a 2l tb break in years on that engine. Personally I would
replace it at 80,000miles.

"Tom Levigne" <toml37 (AT) excite (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Golf with a 2.0 engine?
Car has 74,000 miles. Do these ever break on Golfs?

Do you think its safe to wait to 100,000 miles? Or should I change this
now?

thanks,
TL

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How often timing belts break on 2003 Golf?

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Re: How often timing belts break on 2003 Golf? - 02-12-2007 , 01:02 AM

Re: How often timing belts break on 2003 Golf? - 02-13-2007 , 09:48 PM