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ECS Tuning has earned a reputation for producing exceptional assemblies of premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. The array of MK6 Jetta TDI Timing Belt Kits is an excellent example, providing you only what you need in a single package. Standard, Ultimate, and Ultimate Plus kits are available. Each level starts with a timing belt and tensioner - Ultimate Kits add water pump with gasket, idler/relay roller, timing roller, camshaft seal, accessory drive belt, and replacement hardware. Ultimate plus Kits even include 3 liters of coolant.

ECS has assembled timing chain kits with all the parts you need to do a complete timing chain replacement on your VR6. Chains, guides, pins, and tensioners. Don't wait until that loose, noisy chain jumps time, causing a catastrophic engine failure. If your timing chain is slapping the guides loud enough to make noise, don't just turn up the radio, save your engine. ECS Tuning. Great parts. Great timing!

By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kits includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. The ECS Performance Front & Rear Brake Service Kit features ECS GEOMET® slotted or cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. You can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

Performance Brake Kits for your VW MK4 Jetta VR6 include only the finest components, very carefully selected by our R&D team for compatibility and fitment. The ECS Performance Front & Rear Brake Service Kit features ECS GEOMET® cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. The ECS Stage 3 Big Brake Kit utilizes 2-Piece Cross-Drilled & Slotted Rotors, four-piston ECS calipers, caliper carrier brackets, pads, two-piece rotors, exact-fit stainless steel lines, and hardware. The incredible Stage 5 kit upgrades to 352x32 rotors and six-piston Porsche Cayenne calipers.

By providing it all for you in a single click, ECS has made it easier than ever to get the quality replacement matching components you need when beginning a brake service. Our brake service kits includes rotors, pads, sensors, assembly grease, and even a full compliment of set screws to make your brake replacement easy. The ECS Performance Front & Rear Brake Service Kit features ECS GEOMET® slotted or cross drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk HPS pads. You can expect your new GEOMET rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels.

ECS engineers have again arrived at a clever, permanent solution to a perennial VW/Audi design flaw. ECS T6 6061 Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housings not only instantly eliminate this disastrous prospect, but feature a striking polished or anodized silver or black appearance. And as always, ECS has gone a step further to assemble convenient Oil Service Kits to complement your new aluminum housing, each complete with six quarts of premium oil for your 1.8T/2.0T Gen3 engine, an oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil filter gasket.

Regular oil and filter changes are a must for a long 2.0T engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of Genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a oil service on your VW 2.0T Engine. Select kits include the excellent ECS Magnetic Drain Plug, designed in-house at ECS.

Take styling cues from performance champs and special edition models with shift knobs that echo top-of-the-line styling and track performance. Pick polished aluminum, leather-wrapped, or classic chrome knobs with dimpled grips that erupt from rich looking, stitched leather boots. These are direct fit upgrades. Easy to install. Easy on the eyes. Some with free shipping.

Regular oil and filter changes are a must for a long 2.5L engine life. ECS Tuning makes it easy for you to keep your maintenance up-to-date with a variety of genuine Volkswagen & ECS assembled options. These service kits include everything you will need to perform a oil service on your VW 2.5L Engine. Select kits include the excellent Billet Aluminum Oil Filter Housing, designed in-house at ECS.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS-assembled and Genuine VW Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

While changing your own oil gives you the confidence of knowing your vehicle and how to address its basic needs, using inappropriate parts and fluids will soon prove to be counterproductive and damaging. The wisest and most thorough approach is to invest in a complete Oil Service Kit. ECS-assembled and Genuine VW Oil Service Kits have been scrutinized by our in-house engineers so you can back up that confidence of having done the job on your own. Select kits include an ECS-original magnetic drain plug, attracting harmful metallic particles away from your lubrication system.

From Schwaben Specialty Tools comes a tool every home mechanic should have in his arsenal. The 61" long adjustable Engine Support Bar adapts to any vehicle width, and supports a full 1000 lb weight rating. The support bar includes four rubber padded feet to prevent slipping and damage to your car's finish, while powder coating guarantees durability. A deluxe version of the support bar includes two-direction stability for added support. The Schwaben Engine Support Bar is the perfect tool for projects like engine mount replacement, subframe work, FWD transmission repair & more.

Rack and roll. In sun or snow, RockyMounts has a roof mount solution for your active lifestyle. Add some customization to your roof rack base bars with a colored Euro pitchfork from RockyMounts. A great, high quality, all-aluminum bike rack that costs substantially less than an OE piece but functions at a higher level. The lowest profile upright bike mount on the market BrassKnuckles are easy to use and fold flat for a quiet, fuel efficient drive. Recieve 25% off your purchase until September 13th!

A broken timing belt does more than leave you in tennis shoe mode; it causes extensive expensive engine damage when piston heads mangle valves. Don't wait for disaster to strike. Check our assortment of timing belts and belt kits. We have you covered: from basic belt-tensioner combos to Ultimate kits with water pump, thermostat, accessory belts, bolts, seals, and ECS lightweight pulleys. ECS: we have what you need to get it done.

Stuffing new brake pads in your MK6 doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what VW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine. Stop where you want, when you want.

A clean look. Streamlined style. Flawless fitment. If this describes the look you're after, then we've got your number inside and out with Genuine OEM Plus Parts for your VW MK4 Jetta. From bumpers to Bora tails, smoked headlights to spoilers, you'll get a perfect fit every time. Pick up a roof rack or a Bluetooth radio, all Genuine OEM. There's plenty more too, steering wheels, trim kits, shift knobs and dash cubbys, perfect every time.

Many VW MK3 VR6 have logged a ton of miles to date, and most have road-weary suspension setups. Aftermarket suspensions have been a favorite replacement choice for performance enthusiasts; they offer a perfect blend of even, more stable handling dynamics with ride compliance & comfort. Koni, Airlift, and FK have all compiled aftermarket suspension sets that allow you to dial in that perfect look for your VW. Either keep your VW static and spin it down to hug the road or air it out and lay frame for the ultimate low look.

A clean look. Streamlined style. Flawless fitment. If this describes the look you're after, then we've got your number inside and out with Genuine OEM Plus Parts for your VW MK5 Jetta. From bumpers to mirror caps, door handles to spoilers, you'll get a perfect fit every time. Pick up a roof rack or a GLI grille set, all genuine OEM. And that's just a start. Steering wheels, trim kits, shift knobs and dash cubbys, perfect every time. There's plenty more too, all with prices that can't be beat and quality second to none.

Automotive electrical work demands patience, knowledge, & above all else, the correct tools. European car owners oftentimes find themselves using ineffective, dangerous, & cumbersome methods when repairing or replacing wiring harness connectors. Schwaben's latest release, the European Car Electrical Terminal Tool Kit, gives enthusiasts the exact tools required for bullet connectors, common ABS sensor and power connectors, trailer light plugs, and more. Extend harness life, ensure proper diagnostic equipment connectivity, and preserve wiring harness life with this superb release.

Have you ever had that moment when your brake pedal all of the sudden gets very soft making it hard to brake properly? Then a blown out brake line may have been your problem. The remedy for this is replacing the line which many people will take to the shop and pay a lot of extra money for something that is much easier than you may think. Schwaben has the tools needed to do so, the cutting tool will make a clean rounded cut on the line, while the bubble flare tool helps create the perfect seal so you can be on your way.

Wanting to go for a ride but you don’t want to pack the bikes inside? Hitch em up! Perfect for the bike enthusiast or recreational rider, the 1.25" SplitRail can accommodate 2 bikes, while the 2" model can handle 2, 3, or 4 bikes. Each strut is engineered with 4" of side-to-side adjustment, which makes fitting anything from kids to adult bikes simple and easy, and no tools are required to install/remove the rack from vehicle. Easily accessible release handle allows the SplitRail to be positioned into stow, use, and tilt positions.

Drop intake temperatures, boost HP & Torque with an intercooler for your Mk5. The formula is simple. However, it's easier said than done. Leave it to ECS to accept the challenge by providing brilliant designs from APR, Integrated Engineering, Forge, CTS, and Neuspeed. Significant HP gains have been reported due to the substantial drop in intake temperatures. Additionally, a cooler running engine better resists heat expansion and stress, increasing the longevity of your powerplant.

South Bend Clutch has been manufacturing performance and street clutches for 40+ years. This dedication to product specialization makes today's South Bend products incredibly refined. Four stages accommodate four driving styles, allowing you to carefully choose the exact clutch kit for your needs. The torque requirements of daily drivers, track or drift cars, high-powered street cars, & dedicated race cars are covered by 400ft/lbs. through 600ft/lbs. clutch ratings.

Bringing your TDI engine output to the next level? The wisest enthusiasts build their drivetrain to match powertrain advances - and the best place to start is with the clutch and flywheel. ECS owns an unparalleled catalog of Performance Clutch Kits to suit almost every driving style and condition you'll encounter. The ECS Clutch Kit includes a slim 7 lb aluminum flywheel, pressure plate, ring gear, disc, all hardware, and a clutch pilot tool to spline it all together. South Bend Stage 4 Extreme Clutch Kits will take you all the way to 600+ ft/lbs of torque.

The importance of an adequately performing fuel pump should be obvious - power modifications, excessive mileage, and aggressive driving place extra demands on this part, posing the risk of fuel cutouts or fuel pump failure. ECS now offers the direct-fit Huco Fuel Pump for your VW MK4 Jetta. This complete fuel pump assembly with sending unit installs easily in the place of your broken or worn pump and it comes with a 5 year warranty. Designed to fit just like factory, all wiring connections are the same, making replacement a simple plug-and-play procedure.

ECS Tuning has assembled an innovative way to install a boost gauge into your MK4 TDI. Designed specifically for your MK4 TDI, this gauge allows for easy and accurate monitoring of turbocharger boost pressure. Keeping track of boost pressure is a great way of consistently checking engine performance and a fantastic way to diagnose power loss problems.

Why settle for stock? ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your MK4 Jetta VR6 24V; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

Why settle for stock? ECS Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain and suspension upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your MKIV Jetta TDI; most ship free for a limited time. Pick one as a weekend project. Call a pal and bolt one on.

If you know turbos, you know Forge. Specializing in the design and manufacture of premium quality valves, coolers, and hoses, they are the go-to choice for discriminating motorists who demand consistent turbo performance and hassle-free durability. Shop our list of turbo system accessories where you'll find parts and accessories designed to let you Forge ahead of the competition.

Why settle for stock? ECS Performance Essentials are a special blend of drivetrain, intake, and brake upgrades designed to pick up where the factory left off. Each is designed to fine tune or enhance the performance and appearance of your VW MK4 Jetta. For example, the Lightweight Underdrive Pulley Set includes a new alternator, power steering and crank pulley that allows you to use a stock belt - a complete performance refresh. The ECS Cold Air Intake System allows your engine to make more power by eliminating the restrictive characteristics of the factory system.