Water pump

207,000 MILES • 2.8L • VR6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NINARSMITH
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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.
Apr 10, 2016 at 12:38 AM
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AL514
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Why not just do it while you have it apart, depending on mileage of the car of course.
Apr 10, 2016 at 3:35 AM
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RENEE L
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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.
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Apr 15, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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