97 Jetta 1.9 TD timing belt

[ibmserf]

Just wondering if anyone might be able to help me.  I just bought a 97 Jetta TD and i figure I should do the timing belt.  My brother is good with cars, so I'm going to get him to do the timing belt.  Just wondering if there is anything else I should change, and if there is any online tutorial on how to change the timing belt.
Thanks!

[wyldman]

Change the tensioner while your in there.

Do a search,timing has been discussed in detail before.

[ibmserf]

thanks

[bryanbryan89x]

Moved to troubleshooting section. IDI Engine is for power modification discussion topics only.

Oh wait! I forgot I dont have the capabilities to do that.  

If the water pump has never been changed, It might be economical to change that as well.  I know this one from experience.  Changed my belt, then 1000 miles later the water pump went out.

[ibmserf]

sorry, new member...but thanks for the advice...i think i was just reading your old posts about that.

[fspGTD]

Oh wait! I forgot I dont have the capabilities to do that.  

I do! (and thanks for the tip, bryanbryan.)