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MLue1 · 06-20-2018, 10:36 AM

Since most 2.5s are coming due for belts, tensioners and pulleys I though I'd post this diagram to help Identify them.

Cheers

OrangeSpy · 06-20-2018, 11:10 AM

Is there a recommended KM to switch these out?

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MLue1 · 06-20-2018, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSpy

Is there a recommended KM to switch these out?

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IDK but all the rollers have bearings, we just past 205K km (+125K miles) so I don't owe those bearings anything, I placed an order to replace them all including the belts. I rev it prety hard at times and with the SRI coming soon I'd rather do it earlier.

It is a bit expensive to replace all of them, so if you budgeting you could remove the belts and spin the rollers, if you sence any rough spots as it spins you need to order up that particular part.

You could hold out and wait for it to start to "howl",... but that's not me.

Your car, your choice.

FlowMK6 · 06-20-2018, 09:44 PM

There was a kit on rock auto for 150$ CAD, you had belts, pulleys/tensioner

MLue1 · 06-20-2018, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlowMK6

There was a kit on rock auto for 150$ CAD, you had belts, pulleys/tensioner

Good price, I paid quite a bit more for my order, as they were original VW parts.

Jet · 08-30-2018, 10:04 PM

Any videos anywhere about changing them? Got a quote for $190 from local dealer service dept.
Edit - Found some on you tube (duh) - was asking if any on here.

Seems pretty straight forward. Any advice from anyone that has done it themselves - in the driveway? Looks like
taking off the fender well seems to be best approach.

Save myself about $150 too.

Jet · 09-22-2018, 10:11 PM

I got some belts from NAPA (made by Gates) and went to install them today.

PAIN IN MY PHUKIN ARSE!!!

I could not for the life of me get the serpentine belt on.

NAPA part no NBH 25050418

I had the idler pulley clocked ALL THE WAY OPEN and that f#kk1n belt was about 5mm short. 2 and 1/2 hours after making up new cuss words I gave up.

I can get the OE belt on and off in like 5 mins. Yes I know it is prolly stretched a bit, but DAGGUMM it would just not go on.

Anyone have the length of the belt? I figure the last four numbers are the length.

FlowMK6 · 09-23-2018, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

I got some belts from NAPA (made by Gates) and went to install them today.

PAIN IN MY PHUKIN ARSE!!!

I could not for the life of me get the serpentine belt on.

NAPA part no NBH 25050418

I had the idler pulley clocked ALL THE WAY OPEN and that f#kk1n belt was about 5mm short. 2 and 1/2 hours after making up new cuss words I gave up.

I can get the OE belt on and off in like 5 mins. Yes I know it is prolly stretched a bit, but DAGGUMM it would just not go on.

Anyone have the length of the belt? I figure the last four numbers are the length.

17.80x1063mm

Jet · 09-23-2018, 11:11 AM

Thank you

Jet · 09-23-2018, 05:55 PM

OK -- So if OE belt is 1063 and the NAPA belt is 1076 -- Why the Flippin heck wont it go on my car?

FlowMK6 · 09-27-2018, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

OK -- So if OE belt is 1063 and the NAPA belt is 1076 -- Why the Flippin heck wont it go on my car?

It's hard to tell over Internet

I can send you procedures tomorrow in a pdf

Jet · 09-27-2018, 09:55 PM

That will help for sure.

What I can tell you is that I can get the belt over all the pulleys except 2 or 3. Depending if I am over the or under the motor.

And I have the tensioner clocked all the way open/loose.

I have the fender panels off and the wheel for space to work.

I'll pm you my email.

FlowMK6 · 09-28-2018, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

That will help for sure.

What I can tell you is that I can get the belt over all the pulleys except 2 or 3. Depending if I am over the or under the motor.

And I have the tensioner clocked all the way open/loose.

I have the fender panels off and the wheel for space to work.

I'll pm you my email.

No need for email, I will share it to everyone

Here is a pdf with all the informations you will ever need, enjoy :

https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArY8ezVu0AA1geYGSnew3OUwcDadZw

Jet · 10-03-2018, 10:11 PM

So that locking pin - is there an allen key I can stick in there? Pretty much what it looks like.

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Jet Go Kart Newbie Drives: 2013 Golf Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 31	Any videos anywhere about changing them? Got a quote for $190 from local dealer service dept. Edit - Found some on you tube (duh) - was asking if any on here. Seems pretty straight forward. Any advice from anyone that has done it themselves - in the driveway? Looks like taking off the fender well seems to be best approach. Save myself about $150 too. Last edited by Jet; 08-30-2018 at 10:43 PM.

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06-20-2018, 09:44 PM	#4
FlowMK6 Rally Car Newbie Drives: Golf 2.5 6speed MT Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QC, Canada Posts: 275	There was a kit on rock auto for 150$ CAD, you had belts, pulleys/tensioner

09-22-2018, 10:11 PM	#7
Jet Go Kart Newbie Drives: 2013 Golf Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 31	I got some belts from NAPA (made by Gates) and went to install them today. PAIN IN MY PHUKIN ARSE!!! I could not for the life of me get the serpentine belt on. NAPA part no NBH 25050418 I had the idler pulley clocked ALL THE WAY OPEN and that f#kk1n belt was about 5mm short. 2 and 1/2 hours after making up new cuss words I gave up. I can get the OE belt on and off in like 5 mins. Yes I know it is prolly stretched a bit, but DAGGUMM it would just not go on. Anyone have the length of the belt? I figure the last four numbers are the length.

09-23-2018, 11:11 AM	#9
Jet Go Kart Newbie Drives: 2013 Golf Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 31	Thank you

09-23-2018, 05:55 PM	#10
Jet Go Kart Newbie Drives: 2013 Golf Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 31	OK -- So if OE belt is 1063 and the NAPA belt is 1076 -- Why the Flippin heck wont it go on my car?

09-27-2018, 09:55 PM	#12
Jet Go Kart Newbie Drives: 2013 Golf Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 31	That will help for sure. What I can tell you is that I can get the belt over all the pulleys except 2 or 3. Depending if I am over the or under the motor. And I have the tensioner clocked all the way open/loose. I have the fender panels off and the wheel for space to work. I'll pm you my email.

10-03-2018, 10:11 PM	#14
Jet Go Kart Newbie Drives: 2013 Golf Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 31	So that locking pin - is there an allen key I can stick in there? Pretty much what it looks like.