TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE CAUTION
Note. CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELTS OR TIMING BELTS - The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend replacement at a specified mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling". Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules shown in this section reflect these changes. Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions exist: Crack Or Tears In Belt Surface Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth Oil Contamination Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners Incorrect Tension Adjustment
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Cabrio |
| 1995-96 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Cabriolet |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-93 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Corrado |
| 1990-92 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Dasher |
| 1976-80 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1974-80 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-80 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-80 | Diesel & Turbo Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| Fox |
| 1987-93 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Golf |
| 1985-88 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-93 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-92 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1993-96 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Golf (Canadian) |
| 1985-92 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1993 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| GTI |
| 1983-84 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. Turbo Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-92 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-92 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-96 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| GTI (Canadian) |
| 1993 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Jetta |
| 1980 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-92 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-92 | Diesel & Turbo Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-92 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1990-92 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1993-96 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Jetta GLI |
| 1990-92 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Passat |
| 1990-96 | 2.0L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Passat (Canadian) |
| 1993 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Quantum |
| 1981-86 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-86 | Diesel & Turbo Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-84 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1984-85 | 2.1L 5-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-88 | 2.2L 5-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-86 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Rabbit |
| 1974-79 | 1.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1974-79 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1976-80 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-84 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-84 | Diesel & Turbo Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Scirocco |
| 1976-79 | 1.5L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1976-80 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1983-84 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1985-89 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| Scirocco (Canadian) |
| 1989 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| 1989 | 1.8L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) | (3) 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIF. - PASSENGER CARS (1)
| Application | Engine | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
|---|
| Eurovan (Canadian) |
| 1992-96 | 2.5L 5-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Pickup |
| 1980 | (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| 1980-83 | 1.6L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| 1981-83 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| ***** | 1.7L 4-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Transporter (Canadian) |
| 1992-96 | 2.5L 5-Cyl. | (3) 60,000 |
| Vanagon |
| 1981-82 | (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. Diesel | (3) 60,000 |
| (1) Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. (2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. (3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
| (1) | Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here. |
| (2) | Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure. |
| (3) | Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals. |
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIF. - LIGHT TRUCKS (1)
