How tricky? Timing belt change on 1.9 TDI

[bob54321]

Hi,

I've had a bit of experience with mechanics, done a couple of timing belts on older cars in the past. Just want to know what's involved and if you need any special tools to do a belt change, water pump, pulleys etc... on a 1.9 TDI fabia?

Cheers,

Matt

[bob54321]

Oh and when should they be replaced? I've search the web and there is conflicting information about this, 40K and 4 years, or 60K? Or what?

Cheers,

Matt

[Mike B]

60k or 4 years which ever comes first!

[bob54321]

Thanks Mike.

Has anyone done a timing belt on this engine? any pointers?

Cheers,

Matt

[DEAN0]

Thanks Mike.

Has anyone done a timing belt on this engine? any pointers?

Cheers,

Matt

It can be done without but I would suggest you buy or borrow the correct engine locking kit.

They are around £30 on fleabay and make the job much easier.

Grab a haynes manual or buy an elsawin electronic manual - takes much of the memory out of re-assembly.

You will need to support the engine whilst the engine mount is off.

[Jim H]

This might be usefull, it's from the Fabia Technical Guides section. It's for the Fabia vRS so the part numbers may be different.

Fabia vRS timing belt change DIY