VOLKSWAGEN Multivan Timing belt replacement Cost

20032015 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system

Typical range

$501$2.0k

Parts + labour

Labour hours

37h

At a typical garage

The timing belt synchronises the crankshaft and camshaft(s); if it snaps the engine can suffer catastrophic internal damage in an interference engine. It is a purely preventative replacement with a strict mileage or age interval. VOLKSWAGEN Multivan timing belt replacement costs $501–$1995 and often includes the water pump and tensioners.

Typical parts included

  • Timing belt kit (belt + tensioner + idlers)

What affects the price

  • Whether the water pump, tensioners and idler pulleys are replaced at the same time (strongly recommended)
  • DOHC vs SOHC engine (DOHC costs more in labour)
  • Manufacturer interval (typically 60,000–100,000 miles or 5–7 years)

Common questions

How long does this repair take?

Timing belt replacement on a VOLKSWAGEN Multivan typically takes 37 hours at a garage.

How often does this need to be done?

For a VOLKSWAGEN Multivan, this is typically needed at the manufacturer-specified interval—typically every 60,000–100,000 miles or every 5–7 years, whichever comes first.

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