Water pump

Tiny
NINARSMITH
  • MEMBER
  • 2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.8L
  • VR6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 207,000 MILES
I need to replace the water pump on my 2000 VW Jetta vr6 2.8l. I was wondering if you had to replace the timing chain too? Or can you put the same timing chain back on? And if I did not replace the timing chain is it going to be the next thing I have to replace?
I have read that usually when you change the water pump you should replace timing chain the same time.
Please help.
Sunday, April 10th, 2016 AT 7:38 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
AL514
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,108 POSTS
Why not just do it while you have it apart, depending on mileage of the car of course.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, April 10th, 2016 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
RENEE L
  • ADMIN
  • 1,257 POSTS
If the timing chain has never been replaced and with your Jetta having 207,000 miles. It would be time and money well spent to replace the timing chain as well.
Thank you for visiting 2CarPros. Com
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Friday, April 15th, 2016 AT 6:31 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links