Anybody lose a diesel engine to timing belt?

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George Orwell - 29 Jan 2008 22:54 GMT

Why on Earth would VW build a non-freerunning diesel engine with a timing
belt? When they skip or break your engine is toast.

VW, build a good solid design turbo diesel and I will buy one. Lot's of
others will too, given the diesel's outstanding city mpg, but not at the
risk of losing a $5000 engine for a $20 belt if it gets loose or separates.

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Joseph Meehan - 29 Jan 2008 23:21 GMT

I has not happened to me, but it has happened. It has even happened
that it has broken before the recommended replacement schedule. However
nearly all the reports I have seen have been from owners who ignored the
warnings and put off replacing it. What happened with yours?

> Why on Earth would VW build a non-freerunning diesel engine with a timing
> belt? When they skip or break your engine is toast.
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> risk of losing a $5000 engine for a $20 belt if it gets loose or
> separates.

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none2u - 30 Jan 2008 09:30 GMT

> I has not happened to me, but it has happened. It has even happened
> that it has broken before the recommended replacement schedule. However
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>>> interference engines. So don't be a daft idiot. I bet you are driving
>>> an interference engine car now. http://www.theautoshop.com/timing.html

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Lost In Space/Woodchuck - 30 Jan 2008 22:35 GMT

ditto for the 1.8t, 2.8l, and the diesel. You can't have a non-interference
engine otherwise the diesel wouldn't make enough compression. It's close to
20:1 and 400psi cranking compression. And a timing belt system is cheaper
to make than a chain system. Also quieter! Bottom line change the timing
belt per your manual or 80,000miles and be happy.

> Why on Earth would VW build a non-freerunning diesel engine with a timing
> belt? When they skip or break your engine is toast.
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