Timing Belt Replacement VW Passat 1.9 TDI

Hi.
What's the issue with this vehicle?

Volkswagen Passat 3B, 115 horsepower, 1.9 TDI PD engine, AJM code.

Here's the translation:

"What should be considered during a timing belt replacement, or what is different compared to what is described in the two articles (since it's a lengthwise installation...)"

Is there perhaps an instruction manual for this? Do all the coolers need to be removed (it's quite cramped in there)?
Cooler and belt drive?

We will be replacing the water pump. Besides the timing belt, tensioner pulley, and idler pulley, are there any other new parts needed? Can anyone recommend a good quality replacement parts kit and a decent tool set?

Sure, no problem. Here's the translation:

"Thank you in advance."

Best regards, Matze.

Hello.

What do you need? Cable harness and wiring tools. You can find them cheaply on online marketplaces. I have some, and they work great. VW has a tool (VAG 3369) to put the front of the car in a service position. I bought two M8x160 slotted screws and two rubber door stoppers from the hardware store. You attach the door stoppers to the slotted screws, and they act as softer end stops.
The space between the radiator and the engine is sufficient when in the service position. Remove the fan blade, and there's plenty of room then.

That's pretty much it. Standard tools for VAG vehicles are assumed.


Spare parts: VW. I only use genuine VW parts for timing belts.


Instructions available upon request via private message.


Best regards,

Hello,

I tried this out on my ATJ for the first time last summer, and it worked without any real problems. You can find some pictures here:
http://www-user.tu-chemnitz.de/~pax/Passat/ZR/
I completely removed or shifted the front panel aside so I could clearly see what I was doing. This is certainly not necessary if you have enough experience. The crankshaft stop can easily be misaligned when pushed in – but with the front completely disassembled, you can see that very well.

Important tip (I think I saw this in the forum before): After setting the 4mm and rotating the motor for a few minutes, wait before checking the adjustment value again.

I got some of the parts from the Original VW Parts shop (AHW), but I still had to cut a piece off the water pump.

Instructions can be found in the "Etzold" or "Erwin" manuals.

I also replaced the tensioner bolt for the idler pulley. Depending on their condition, you may also need to replace the timing belt tensioner and the serpentine belt tensioner.

Bye.
peace

Hello.


"@pax, great pictures! They really help visualize things. Seeing them again just reminded me that the viscous coupling of the fan wheel was in the way when I tried to unscrew the tensioner. It has a hex screw that you can feel if you reach behind the coupling. The screw rotates along with the fan."
It looks like you need to unscrew a Torx screw, probably a 5 or 6 mm size, while holding the clutch in place.

As I said, everything is attached to the front.

The clearance of approximately 4mm is correct when the engine is cold, and it needs to be adjusted by turning it in the direction of rotation. Additionally, there must be at least 1mm of clearance when the engine is warm.
Under no circumstances should the wrench be tightened.


Best regards,