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Timing Belt - Revised Adjustment/Replacement Intervals


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Number: V 91-11

Date: 31-DEC-1991


Subject:
16V TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT
GOLF, JETTA, SCIROCCO, PASSAT 16V ENGINE
VEHICLES/ALL MODEL YEARS


To ensure optimal performance, the 16V engine timing belt tension and condition is to be checked and adjusted if necessary, or replaced at the following service intervals:


15,000 Miles 30,000 Miles 60,000 Miles

check/adjust check/adjust replacement


Additionally, the Suggested Repair Times for these intervals have been revised as indicated below:


15,000 miles 30,000 Miles 60,000 Miles

Golf - 170 TU Golf - 195 TU Golf - 270 TU

Jetta - 170 TU Jetta - 195 TU Jetta - 270 TU

Scirocco - 170 TU Scirocco - 195 TU Scirocco - 270 TU

Passat - 190 TU Passat - 235 TU Passat - 290 TU