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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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I just bought a 2000 1.8TQ with 78K miles on it. Im not sure if the timing belt was ever done.

Whats the best do-it-yourself kit?? someone told me to do the waterpump at the same time??

kit for both together or seperate?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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Default Use the search feature, this has been discussed numerous times and

there is plenty of info in the archives.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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go to purems.com
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 04:51 AM
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West Coast: www.purems.com, East Coast: www.germanautoparts.com
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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Default some places sell the water pump as part of the kit, but if they don't include it...

definitely change the water pump and t-stat while you are doing the belt.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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its the perfect time to do snub and lightweight pulley
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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pass on the lightweight pulley
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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Default Our kit has everything you need.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=1151">2000 ATW timing Belt Kits</a></li></ul>
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just curious why you feel that way? i have one now, debating going back.
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