For my 84 300 SD I went and had a free AAA auto check by an independent shop. They said I need all 4 belts replaced. Don't know when they were last replaced. The engine was rebuilt in 2000, would it have been normal to put new belts on at that time? About how long do belts last? He wanted about $200 to do the 4 belts. I can get the belts for around $50 total at Napa. Would replacing the belts be a job that a beginner could do? If so, what tools would I need? If a torque wrench is one of them, what is the highest lbs of torque that I would need so I can get the correct one. Thanks in advance for all info! (If I should be putting things like this under tech help rather than diesel discussion please let me know)

Vickie

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'84 300SD
'02 New Beetle TDI