65k maintenance?

[paintballguy424]

Just rolled the Jetta over the 65k mark (1.8t btw). Was wondering what kind of prevenative/recommended work is around this time. Was reading about doing the timing belt with water pump etc. Is there anything else on the list or would be benifietial at this time possibly why I have it torn apart? Also I'm getting a PO411 Secondary Air Injection Upstream flow code through my cheap-o reader, what could cause this?
Thanks
Cole

[bigmontana]

To the best of my knowledge you won't need to do the timing belt ubtil 90,000. Major VW maintanence occurs every 30,000 and the timing belt is usually every 90,000. This is what I always understood, but I have heard that if it is an automatic transmission than it should be done at 60,000 miles and with a manual 90,000 I don't believe this but I could be wrong.

I'm actually glad this was brought up, it gives me some VW things to research for my own VW stuff.

Here is something I found. Hope it helps.

JETTA Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
Year: 2001 Engine: 1.8T PRINTMiles (in Thousands) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
Kilometers (in Thousands) 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 89 97 105 113 121 129 137 145 153 161
Engine Oil - change x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Engine Filter - change x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Timing Belt - check x x
Timing Belt - replace
Timing Belt Tensioner - replace x x
V Belt - Check tension/condition x x
Ribbed Belt - check condition x x
Spark Plugs - replace x x
Air Cleaner - replace filter x x
Windshield Washer Fluid - check level x x x x x x x x x x
Automatic Shift Lock - check operation x x x x x x x x x x
Brake System - check damage/leaks, pad thickness, fluid level x x x x x x x x x x
Wheels - rotate from front to rear x x x x x x x x x x
Air Bag System - check function/damage x x x x x x x x x x
Battery - check electrolyte level x x x x x x x x x x
Pollen Filter - replace x x x x x
Cooling System - check level x x x x x
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks x x x x x
Manual Transmission - check for leaks, Check Oil Level x x x x x
Tires/Spare - check condition x x x x x
Driveshaft - check boots x x x x x
On Board Diagnostics - check Diagnostic Trouble Code memory x x x x x
Door Hinge - lube x x x x x
Headlights - check and adjust if necessary x x x x x
Brake Fluid x x
Automatic Trans. Fluid and Differential - Check for leaks / level. Add if necessary x x
Front Axle - check dust seals, ball joints, tie rods x x
Road Test-check system functions during and after(Braking, Steering, AC, Heating and Ventilation,Power Accessories and Electrical Systems) x x x x x
Air Bag System, Visual check every 12 months regardless of mileage x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Brake Fluid, Change every 2 years regardless of mileage. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Air Bag System, check for function and damage after 4 years, 8 years and every 2 years thereafter. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

The intervals shown in the table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In the case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Automobile technology changes continuously. Your authorized Volkswagen dealer always has the most current Service and Maintenance information for your Volkswagen model, which may differ from the check points listed in your Owner 's Manual or in this website. Your Volkswagen Service Advisor can answer any questions you may have.
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[Mikewire]

Cole, at 70k change your timing belt, water pump and tensioner. If you can afford it, change it now - that's the most important thing do to around 70k. Your SAI (Secondary Air Injection) code sounds like a hose is cracked or is leaking on the uptake where it pulls the warm air into the pump. I'll have to get the repair manual out for that, but in the meantime you can inspect the SAI pump (lower front passengers side - it round, black and plastic) and the hoses.

[bigmontana]

So I was off a little bit. Mike where did you find this info. Out of all of the research I did last night everything was little different. Does the Bentley Manual tell you? I still need to get one.

[Mikewire]

The repair manual tells all, but I just know with the 1.8 to change the TB and components around 70k or risk it breaking. The repair schedule is in the owners manual and you can find it online too, but it's always open to interpretation on when maintenance is done.

[JayRyan]

The repair manual tells all, but I just know with the 1.8 to change the TB and components around 70k or risk it breaking. The repair schedule is in the owners manual and you can find it online too, but it's always open to interpretation on when maintenance is done.

Heh...the TB schedule isn't concrete...my Audi originally said 105K for the TB change. They've since amended it. My Passat manual said 90K. It's been common practice and encouragement in the community to change the TB around 70K due to faulty tensioners that were put on the 1.8T cars between '98 and '02.

[squabeggs]

Page out of a Bentley Service Manual..I think it is still the same as the Repair Manual one...Hope it's readable.

[Dubber]

Cole - I would do this as soon as you can - When i did mine, i think it was at 68,000 or something - the belt was already about to break, and the water impeller had broken in two places already. It is just not worth an engine for parts that cost 230 or so shipped and another 250 installed. Just not worth it.
IMO of course =)

[JayRyan]

Page out of a Bentley Service Manual..I think it is still the same as the Repair Manual one...Hope it's readable.

Way to go Bentley...getting it right

[paintballguy424]

Ok I will use all my hard earned overtime on the VW. Thanks