What was your cost? Have you attempted it yourself. I have considered taking a shot at trying it. I have some mechanical ability but have not done a timing belt.

 

Expect to pay $1000-1200 to have it done.

DIY http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2840728

 

unless....
You can get lucky like did and found an experienced solo import specialist looking for work.

He was an older hispanic gentleman and first he asked $300 and I said "um, well ok I guess". Later after he found out what the TT was all about he said it would be more, like $400 , but i didn't balk at that either.

 

You will need a floor jack, stands, the usual tools....3/8 metric set..3/8 universals, Torx bits.....use the Diesel geek parts kit.....2 bottles pentosin, and all the o.e. parts. You do the thermo, w. pump and neck and the tensioner along w/ the serp acessory drive belt and the timing belt. Youll save a grand in labor but if you dont know the basics you might run into trouble. There are some detailed r& r procedures out there with pix and the Bently book is a good reference. The book calls for 6 hours I believe.....you might take 12.