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Date:         Fri, 19 Oct 2001 09:21:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <agordon@BRIGHT.NET>
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From:         Angus Gordon <agordon@BRIGHT.NET>
Subject:      Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
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> >THe subject says it all- what are the potential consequences of a busted
> >timing belt in a diesel I4 engine? Are the valves interfering?  If so,
> >what is the availability of a new or re-man'ed head? Would one expect to
> >be able to rebuild a head if the valves got smacked?




About fifteen years ago I had a timing belt break while driving a diesel
Rabbit. Towed the car home, put on a new belt and drove it for several more
years, so apparently the engine was not damaged significantly. My
experience may be the exception, but obviously it is possible to avoid damage.


Angus






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Angus Gordon                       '89 Carat
NW Ohio                            '86 Syncro
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