Change Car Timing Belt Kit Volkswagen Passat

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 3h00–9h00 ~300–900£
Estimated time 3h00–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–900£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Passat CC 2008-2012 7
  • 2.0 BlueTDi Diesel (CBAC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB)
Passat Mk5 1996-2005 41
  • 1.6 Petrol (ADP)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AHL)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ANA)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ARM)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ADR)
  • 1.8 Petrol (APT)
  • 1.8 Petrol (ARG)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AEB)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ANB)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (APU)
  • 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHH)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATJ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (AZM)
  • 2.0 Petrol (ASU)
  • 2.0 Petrol (AUZ)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BGW)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKN)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BAU)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDH)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ACK)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AGE)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AHA)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ALG)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AMX)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (APR)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (AQD)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ATQ)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (ATX)
  • 2.8 V6 Petrol (BBG)
Passat Mk6 2005-2011 24
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS)
  • 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMP)
  • 2.0 BlueTDi Diesel (CBAC)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLR)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BLX)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVX)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (BVY)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BKP)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BMA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BVE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BWV)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDC)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BMR)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BUZ)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BWA)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAWB)
  • 2.0 TSI Petrol (CCZA)
Passat Mk7 (/-Alltrack) 2011-2015 5
  • 1.6 TDI DPF Diesel (CAYC)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFA)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFB)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFGB)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFGC)
Passat Mk8 2015-2025 23
  • 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZDA)
  • 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZEA)
  • 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DADA)
  • 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCXA)
  • 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCZA)
  • 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (CUAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDAA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFEA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DFHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSRA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DSRB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTRA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTSB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DTUA)
  • GTE (1.4 TSI PHEV) Electricity,Petrol (CUKC+EAJA)
  • GTE (1.4 TSI PHEV) Electricity,Petrol (DGEB+EAJA/EBYA)
Passat MkIII /IV 1988-1997 24
  • 1.6 Kat. Petrol (EZA)
  • 1.6 Kat. Petrol (RF)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (AEK)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (AFT)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ABN)
  • 1.6 Petrol (EZ)
  • 1.6i Kat. Petrol (1F)
  • 1.8 16V MPI Petrol (KR)
  • 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PB)
  • 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PF)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (AAM)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (ABS)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (ADZ)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (RK)
  • 1.8i 8V Petrol (RP)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (1Y)
  • 1.9 TD Diesel (AAZ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 2.0 16V MPi Petrol (9A)
  • 2.0 16V MPi Petrol (ABF)
  • 2.0 8V MPI Petrol (2E)
  • 2.0 8V MPI Petrol (ADY)
  • 2.0 8V MPI Petrol (AGG)
  • G60 Syncro (1.8 8V MPI) Petrol (PG)
Renew the timing belt 3h00–9h00
Renew the timing belt kit 3h00–12h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 3h00–15h00
Renew the timing belt Suspension with increased ground clearance 5h00
Renew the timing belt Standard suspension 4h00
Renew the timing belt kit Standard suspension 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Suspension with increased ground clearance 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Standard suspension 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Suspension with increased ground clearance 8h00

What is the function of a Volkswagen Passat timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Volkswagen Passat timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Volkswagen Passat timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Volkswagen Passat timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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6 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Passat CC 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.4 TSI MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CKMA), 1.8 TSI Petrol (BZB), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA), 2.0 BlueTDi Diesel (CBAC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBAB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TSI Petrol (CAW… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk5 1996-2005 1996-2005 1.6 Petrol (ADP), 1.6 Petrol (AHL), 1.6 Petrol (ALZ), 1.6 Petrol (ANA), 1.6 Petrol (ARM), 1.8 Petrol (ADR), 1.8 Petrol (AFY), 1.8 Petrol (APT), 1.8 Petrol (ARG), 1.8 Petrol (AWM), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AEB), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ANB), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (APU), 1.8 Turbo Petrol (ATW), 1.8… Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk6 2005-2011 2005-2011 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (CDGA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC), 1.8 TSI Petrol (BZB), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BXE), 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BLS), 2.0 8V TDI DPF Diesel (BMP), 2.0 B… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk7 (/-Alltrack) 2011-2015 2011-2015 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (CDGA), 1.4 TSI FlexFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CKMA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.6 TDI DPF Diesel (CAYC), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CDAA), 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFA), 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TDI DPF … Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Passat Mk8 2015-2025 2015-2025 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZDA), 1.4 TSI ACT Petrol (CZEA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DADA), 1.5 TSI Petrol (DPCA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCXA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (DCZA), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CJSA), 1.8 TSI Petrol (CJSC), 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (CUAA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CRLB), 2.0 TDI D… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Passat MkIII /IV 1988-1997 1988-1997 1.6 Kat. Petrol (EZA), 1.6 Kat. Petrol (RF), 1.6 MPi Petrol (AEK), 1.6 MPi Petrol (AFT), 1.6 Petrol (ABN), 1.6 Petrol (EZ), 1.6i Kat. Petrol (1F), 1.8 16V MPI Petrol (KR), 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PB), 1.8 8V MPI Petrol (PF), 1.8i 8V Petrol (AAM), 1.8i 8V Petrol (ABS), 1.8i 8V Petrol … Diesel, Petrol

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