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Fits & Compatibility

Jetta 1.8T 2001-2005, Golf 1.8T 2000-2006, New Beetle 2001-2005,and Passat 2001-20005. Engine codes AWV, AWW, AWP, AWM, AUG only.
Year Model Engine
2000 Golf 1.8T
2000 GTI 1.8T
2001 Golf 1.8T
2001 GTI 1.8T
2001 Jetta 1.8T
2001 New Beetle 1.8T
2001 Passat 1.8T
2002 Golf 1.8T
2002 GTI 1.8T
2002 Jetta 1.8T
2002 New Beetle 1.8 TS
2002 New Beetle 1.8T
2002 Passat 1.8T
2003 GTI 1.8T
2003 Jetta 1.8T
2003 New Beetle 1.8 TS
2003 New Beetle 1.8T
2003 Passat 1.8T
2004 GTI 1.8T
2004 Jetta 1.8T
2004 New Beetle 1.8 TS
2004 New Beetle 1.8T
2004 Passat 1.8T
2005 GTI 1.8T
2005 Jetta 1.8T
2005 New Beetle 1.8T
2005 Passat 1.8T

1.8T Timing Chain Tensioner

Cam Timing Chain Tensioner: 1.8T, Jetta, Golf, New Beetle, Passat 01-05

$249.95

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(see DIY Tip Below)

1.8T Timing Belt Kit

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1.8T Timing Belt Kit

1.8T Timing Belt

(+$39.95)
1.8T Timing Belt

In stock. Ships within one to two business days.

Refundable Core Charge

If a product you are purchasing has a core charge you will see it in your shopping cart under the product.

A core charge is a little like a bottle deposit. You pay a core charge when you buy a rebuildable product, and get your money back when you return the core.

Cores are the used parts that may be returned when purchasing rebuildable parts. New, used, and remanufactured products may have a core charge. We send cores to our rebuilders to create a remanufactured part. Having a core charge on most rebuildable parts helps us keep our prices low, is a great way to recycle, and ensures there is product available for the next customer. If a core deposit is shown, this charge will be added to your total at the time of sale but is refundable upon the return of your rebuildable original part. Cores are valuable to us; we need them back on a timely basis to be rebuilt so we have product to sell to the next customers. (See core return policy under warranties and return for more info)

If you have any concerns or questions about the core charge or shipping charges, please call us at 586.757.2300.

part number: 21544

VW 1.8T timing chain tensioner. The timing chain tensioner keeps tension on the cam timing chain in the cylinder head. If the timing chain jumps and shifts the cam timing, catastrophic damage will happen to your engine.

Condition: New

Warranty

All products carry a 100 day warranty. Engines, cylinder heads, and injection pumps carry an extended 12 month warranty. See our warranty page for details.
Do-it-Yourself Tip

Replacing the timing chain tensioner on your 1.8T will require you to set the timing on the cams and engine crank. While you have access to your timing belt, inspect it for cracks or dry rotting. If you need a new timing belt now we have complete timing belt kits to do the job like the dealer would or, or you can just replace the timing belt.
Fits & Compatibility
Jetta 1.8T 2001-2005, Golf 1.8T 2000-2006, New Beetle 2001-2005,and Passat 2001-20005. Engine codes AWV, AWW, AWP, AWM, AUG only.
Year Model Engine
2000 Golf 1.8T
2000 GTI 1.8T
2001 Golf 1.8T
2001 GTI 1.8T
2001 Jetta 1.8T
2001 New Beetle 1.8T
2001 Passat 1.8T
2002 Golf 1.8T
2002 GTI 1.8T
2002 Jetta 1.8T
2002 New Beetle 1.8 TS
2002 New Beetle 1.8T
2002 Passat 1.8T
2003 GTI 1.8T
2003 Jetta 1.8T
2003 New Beetle 1.8 TS
2003 New Beetle 1.8T
2003 Passat 1.8T
2004 GTI 1.8T
2004 Jetta 1.8T
2004 New Beetle 1.8 TS
2004 New Beetle 1.8T
2004 Passat 1.8T
2005 GTI 1.8T
2005 Jetta 1.8T
2005 New Beetle 1.8T
2005 Passat 1.8T

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(See DIY Tip above)

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