Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1996 – 2005
Timing Belt / Chain Volkswagen Passat B5 & B5.5 (3B / 3BG) – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?
Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Volkswagen Passat B5 & B5.5 (3B / 3BG) 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 Volkswagen Passat B5 & B5.5 (3B / 3BG) (13 motorů):
| Engine & Codes | Timing Type | Replacement Interval | Water Pump & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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1.9 TDI (66 kW / 90 HP)
Codes: AGR, ALH
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)
Codes: AHF, ASV
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI PD (74 kW / 100 HP)
Codes: ATD, AXR
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI PD (77 kW / 105 HP)
Codes: BKC, BXE, BJB, BLS
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI PD (96 kW / 130 HP)
Codes: ASZ, AWX, AVF
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.5 TDI R5 5-cylinder (65 kW / 75 kW / 111 kW)
Codes: AJT, ACV, AUF, AXG, AHY
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.5 TDI V6 (110 kW / 114 kW / 120 kW / 132 kW)
Codes: AFB, AKN, AYM, BDG, AKE, BAU, BDH
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.8 20V (92 kW / 125 HP)
Codes: AGN, APG, ADR, APT
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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 |
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1.8 T 20V / RS (110 kW / 132 kW / 150 HP / 180 HP)
Codes: AGU, AUM, AUQ, AEB, AWT
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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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2.0 MPI (85 kW / 96 kW)
Codes: AQY, APK, AZJ, ALT
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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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2.8 V6 30V (142 kW / 193 HP)
Codes: ACK, ALG, AMX, BBG
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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 |
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1.4 16V (55 kW / 59 kW / 63 kW)
Codes: BBY, BKY, BUD, BXW, CGGB
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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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1.6 MPI (74 kW / 75 kW)
Codes: AVU, BFQ, BSE, BSF
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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 |