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Volkswagon passat 4 motion v-6 timing belt

I have been told by the dealer that I need to get my timing belt changed it was going to be about 1200$ wanted to call around for better price one mechanic is telling me I do not have a timingbelt that I have a chain instead. Is this correct I am so confused..Blond needs help

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Your engine uses a belt, the shop most likely wants to use a timing belt kit, you should replace the cam belt driven water pump as well

This is the timing belt kit
ACDELCO Part # TCK297P {6 Components (1 Belt, 1 Tensioner, 1 Idler, 3 Seals) #19164609}
BELT KIT,TMG INTERFERENCE ENGINE APPLICATION; DOES NOT INCLUDE CAM. TENSIONER HYD. ASSY.; TIMING BELT COMPONENT KIT W/SEAL PRICE $167.79

This is the water pump
CARDONE SELECT Part # 5583414 volkswagon passat 4 motion v-6 timing belt - moreinfo.gif PRICE $70.99

So about $150 for parts, labor should be around 3-4 hours, here is California the job would price out for around $600.00

The parts are from the lowest price I found on the internet, this is WWW.Rockauto.com

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