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Date:         Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:22:03 -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) ?
In-Reply-To:  <B7F5B936.7A66%Gnarlodious@earthlink.net>
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> >obviously it is possible to avoid damage.
>
>yes, replace the belt at 70k
>
>Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com




I think I didn't word this very well. What I meant was it is possible to
get very lucky and not incur damage when the belt breaks. Ironically, this
was my first diesel and knowing nothing about this engine I made the
mistake of asking an acquaintance who I assumed knew what he was talking
about (he worked for Volkswagon) how often I should change the belt. He
looked at mine and claimed it was good for lots more mileage. It broke the
next week!  Last time I consulted an expert.


Angus






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Angus Gordon                       '89 Carat
NW Ohio                            '86 Syncro
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