VW golf MK3 timing belt vs Fiat Spider Timing belt?

[Fiat88]

I know this ain't a VW forum but you guys/gals probably worked on these VW's before. I'm going to do my dads 98 golf timing belt as the milage is around 152,000 and I don't see any records or service indicators that the belt was replaced. Were gonning do the water pump(outer portion), tensioner/bearing belt, and all new drive belts. I've become comfortable with doing the fiats timing belt, so I was wondering which belt was harder to replace the the VW belt or the spiders belt?

[81SPIDERMATT]

SIMILAR JOB IN LOTS OF WAYS.... JUST LOTS MORE ROOM TO WORK ON THE FIAT..... KNUCKLE BLOOD IN YOUR FUTURE

[milanomike]

The single cam VW motor timing belt is easy and straightforward. The water pump, and I think The A3 series is like the A2 series, which is a pain. It's usually easier to remove the pump with the housing (get new o rings) and swap pump on bench. You may need the blue tipped wrench to save the housing. Good luck. Mike

[Fiat88]

Thanks guys,I feel a little more confident.

[Fiat88]

The timing belt was way easier than the Fiat, well I guess most single cams are but your def right getting to the water pump was a pita!!! I can do the drive belts in my sleep now. See buying a Fiat spider as my first car and working on it paid off.

BTW, no bloody knuckles but did sprain my thumb a little.