GMB 3480-0321 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump

Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump for Volkswagen

The GMB 3480-0321 is an engine timing belt kit with water pump built for select Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, and Beetle applications. It combines the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, water pump, and water pump pulley in one service kit for timing system maintenance on 2000-2004 models.

Key Features

• Includes timing belt, timing belt tensioner, water pump, and water pump pulley
• Standard replacement timing set design
• Rubber timing belt construction
• Water pump included for complete timing service
• Balance shaft belt, idler, and tensioner components included where specified
• Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Cross-references Gates TCKWP321M for the same application

Detailed Description

GMB 3480-0321 is a timing belt kit with water pump for Volkswagen engine service work. It is engineered as a standard replacement solution and is listed for 2000-2004 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta models, including 2000 vehicles from engine number 5000001 and later, and 2001-2004 vehicles with an engine water pump using a metal impeller. The kit is built to OEM-level specifications and is organized around the core timing components needed for scheduled maintenance on these Volkswagen applications.

This part number, 3480-0321, is a direct reference for buyers searching for a Volkswagen timing belt kit with water pump, and it is also listed under interchange numbers used in the aftermarket. For fitment-focused searches, this kit covers Volkswagen Golf timing belt kit with water pump, Volkswagen Jetta timing belt kit with water pump, and Volkswagen Beetle timing belt kit with water pump applications.

Common Service Issues Addressed

• Worn or noisy timing belt components
• Water pump leakage or reduced coolant circulation
• Timing system service due at scheduled maintenance intervals
• Belt tension irregularity from aging tensioner components
• Cooling system service tied to timing belt replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and water pump style before ordering, especially on 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and Jetta models from engine number 5000001 and later. Confirm that the vehicle uses the metal impeller water pump noted in the fitment data. Replace timing components according to factory service procedures and set belt tension precisely during installation. Because this kit is intended for specific Volkswagen engine applications, match the part number 3480-0321 to the vehicle’s engine configuration before service begins.

Quality Assurance

GMB states that this kit is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications. That makes 3480-0321 a specification-based replacement option for timing belt and water pump service on the listed Volkswagen applications.

• Fits 2001-2004 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, engine water pump with metal impeller
• Fits 2001-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, engine water pump with metal impeller
• Fits 2001-2003 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, engine water pump with metal impeller
• Fits 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, from engine #5000001; metal impeller
• Fits 2000 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, from engine #5000001; metal impeller
• Fits 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, from engine #5000001; metal impeller