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>>One question I was asked at the shop is 'has the timing belt ever been
>>replaced?"
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Tell them "no it hasn't" and ask them how much to replace it.
I'm curious what the going rate is for a timing belt change on a WBX.

If they actually quote you a price, run away as fast as you can....

Steve
'86 Westy "Escape Pod"
'73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet"