Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1988 – 2001
Timing Belt / Chain Škoda Felicia (6U) & Favorit / Forman – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?
Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Škoda Felicia (6U) & Favorit / Forman by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).
Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for Škoda Felicia (6U) & Favorit / Forman (4 engines):
| Engine & Codes | Timing Type | Replacement Interval | Water Pump & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (40 kW / 54 HP)
Codes: 135B, AMG, AMJ
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
|
1.3 / 1.3 BMM / 1.3 MPI (50 kW / 68 HP)
Codes: 136B, AMH, 781.136M
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
|
1.6 MPI (55 kW / 75 HP)
Codes: AEE
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump) | Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 D (47 kW / 64 HP – naturally aspirated diesel)
Codes: AEF
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |