2000 Jetta engine drivebelt (serpentine)
ctrslacker
05-19-2004, 06:24 PM
Hi everyone.
I own a 2000 Jetta w/ a VR6 2.8L engine and I am trying to figure out what the exact process of changing the drivebelt (serpentine) is. My car does have ac, so there naturally is a little more length in the belt. I read in the service manual for 1.8 and 2.0L engines that there is a tensioner that needs to be turned in order to release the belt. It says that this is done from above. But when I went and looked under my hood, it seemed impossible to find (much less turn) this tensioner. If someone can give me an accurate description of what exactly I need to do, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I own a 2000 Jetta w/ a VR6 2.8L engine and I am trying to figure out what the exact process of changing the drivebelt (serpentine) is. My car does have ac, so there naturally is a little more length in the belt. I read in the service manual for 1.8 and 2.0L engines that there is a tensioner that needs to be turned in order to release the belt. It says that this is done from above. But when I went and looked under my hood, it seemed impossible to find (much less turn) this tensioner. If someone can give me an accurate description of what exactly I need to do, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
riceaterSLC
05-20-2004, 03:26 PM
http://forums.dubr.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=633
you may need to remove your engine cover to get to the tensioner. and these pics will look a little different since there are a few things that a reversed on mk4's and mk3's, like the airbox for example. feel free to email me if you have any questions.
you may need to remove your engine cover to get to the tensioner. and these pics will look a little different since there are a few things that a reversed on mk4's and mk3's, like the airbox for example. feel free to email me if you have any questions.
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