Water pump, timing belt questions

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RGILLIS
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Hi,

I'm interested in buying a used Jetta from an individual (v. a dealer) and preferably one with a manual transmission.

At what mileage should the timing belt and the water pump be replaced? Most of the cars I am interested in have over 60K in miles, but have not had either part repalced. Do I have some negotiating room with these cars since these major parts have not been replaced, or do they have longer lives that I was thinking (50K miles each)?

Please let me know.

Thank you.
Jun 23, 2007 at 12:35 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Every manufacturer has their own idea of when it should be done. Call A VW dealer and ask when they recommend. 50k is too early and in my opinion 100k is too long, usually like to see them done around 80k
Jun 24, 2007 at 9:02 AM
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MATTC01
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its a 105k on a 2.0L and 1.8L turbo i work for vw
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:46 PM
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