Quote Originally Posted by sambb View Post
is there anything unique about the job that means it should really be done by a VW tech or is belt/tensioner/water pump well within the realms of a non vw mechanic without time blowing out too much.

I would agree with that statement. Don't let them use anything but VW coolant or German aftermarket equivalent. Get yourself the engine manual from erwin and print out the relevant pages.

Gavin