[wpod]

Time for a timing belt, having difficulty finding "kit" with metal impeller . HELP!

Greetings from Providence, RI- I usually order most of my VW and Audi parts from FCP Euro in nearby CT. because they have good prices and the shipping is usually free and the order arrives in one or two days. I need to purchase a Timing belt kit for my wife's 2004 Passat 4 Motion GLX wagon and currently FCP only carries a plastic impeller water pump. Can somebody recommend a reasonably priced Timing Belt Kit that has a water pump with a metal impeller? Thank You, Paul

 

[AndreasPassat]

Don't know what engine you have. Here are some examples.

V6 here:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/ecs-tuning-timing-belt-kit-ultimate/078198479-space-v2/

1.8 AWM code:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/timing-belt-kit-ultimate/awmtbkv2/

 

[AndreasPassat]

FYI
If you look at the 'kit contents' and look at the water pump part#, then go back and find that part listed individually, it clearly states it's a metal impeller.

 

[AndreasPassat]

I've purchased a number of these kits from ECS Tuning, it's good stuff. My only personal issue with any of the kits, they don't use a Genuine Audi/VW timing belt.
I understand they are trying to keep the price on lower side to have the kit more attractive as an alternative.
I always buy the kit then I just order the Genuine timing belt on top of that. I've given the extra belts away to guys that are local to me.

 

[johnmsue]

RockAuto is a good place. I got my Continental Timing kit from them. They have choices of metal or plastic impellers.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/

John