VW Passat Serpentine Belt - 1998-05 - 1.8T Alt PS

1998-2001     Passat Mk III Sedan - 2WD w/ 1.8L 4 Cylinder 20 Valve Turbocharged Engine
1998-2001     Passat Mk III Wagon - 2WD w/ 1.8L 4 Cylinder 20 Valve Turbocharged Engine
2001-2005     Passat Mk IV Sedan - 2WD w/ 1.8L 4 Cylinder 20 Valve Turbocharged Engine
2001-2005     Passat Mk IV Sedan - 4WD w/ 1.8L 4 Cylinder 20 Valve Turbocharged Engine (4Motion)
2001-2005     Passat Mk IV Wagon - 2WD w/ 1.8L 4 Cylinder 20 Valve Turbocharged Engine
2001-2005     Passat Mk IV Wagon - 4WD w/ 1.8L 4 Cylinder 20 Valve Turbocharged Engine (4Motion)

Why replace your VW accessory belts? Old VW accessory belts (a.k.a. serpentine belts) can begin to slightly squeak near the end of their service life. Inspect them closely for any cracks. Aged VW accessory / serpentine belts can begin to dry rot from heat and constant flexing.

VW serpentine belts should be changed every 60,000-100,00 miles. If your vehicle is approaching 100,000 miles we recommend replacing other serpentine belt related parts (i.e. tensioners, tensioning arm with pulley, springs, and sleeves). If your VW is approaching or ready for a timing belt change, it's a great time to replace your serpentine belt and other related components and save money on replacement costs.