OK, I am doing my t-belt, water pump, CPS this friday.

I would welcome any "I wish I knew this before I did my t-belt" tips and/or suggestions.

So, anyone that has done their belt, chime in and give me some tips to help everything run smoothly.

I am getting the complete kit, water pump, all belts, etc.

What did you wish you had known before you did your t-belt?

Thanks for your input.

 

assuming its a 1.8t, I can't help you with anything more than getting the bumper.off.

 

1. Give yourself twice as much time as you expect.
2. If you are using a guide most are based on manuals and if you have an auto there is an extra oil line you have to worry about.
3. Careful when you get to the gears make sure they dont move so your timing stays right.
4. The bumber is a bitch to get off expect to put a lot of effort into it.

 

What. Is it that bad on your. there's two bolt that you can access after removing the lower grill inserts that all I had to do.