I am not sure if this has been covered before but I couldn’t find anything in a search.

i just wondered if changing a cambelt on a 2013 2.0 diesel is possible as a diy job???

i had heard it can be a real pain and involves removing the front engine mount????

Yes, but I’m not sure I’d want to do one. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDnt8N_0X5o

All things are possible provided you have the requisite skill/experience/training and the right resources/tools/equipment for the job.

 

Yes, as with all VAG engines, you do need to remove the left engine mount to remove the timing covers covers as well as the belt and a VAG workshop will support the engine level with a engine support bar fitted over the engine bay.

 

Not watched the full video but lowering the engine is IMO definitely a bad idea and making a lot of extra work and scope for damage.

 

Unless you're a trained mechanic with full workshop facilities and the correct specific tools, workshop manual, I'd say forget it. Pay a specialist £500 and spend the day doing something relaxing or even earning some money.

Edited 28 July, 20232 yr by xman

Its not exactly something I would recommend for a DIY job for anyone, but then i dont know your skill or tool levels.

 

If you are having to ask then I am assuming you may not want to attempt it really. Not without someone that is skilled assisting you. 

Do you have the correct timing tools?

The torque settings as well as all the replacement bolts that are stretch bolts, including the engine mount bolts and their new torque settings?

 

Also a lot of people forget that to properly bleed the cooling system after requires a diagnostic routine being ran on the car to remove all the air bubbles from the system  

I done mine last weekend, first time I done one. If you have a couple of trolley jacks and the right tools, torque wrench, locking tools and plenty of patience, it’s doable. Just all depends on how confident you are in your skills.