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Date:         Sat, 20 Oct 2001 12:19:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
Comments: To: Gnarlodious <Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <B7F60A25.7A9C%Gnarlodious@earthlink.net>
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The engine was cold and she was about 100 yards from the house on a dirt road. There is no noticable clanks when you turn the engine over though.

Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death Dept. Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

On Fri, 19 Oct 2001, Gnarlodious wrote:

> Entity Angus Gordon spoke thus: > > >>> 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 > I am curious to know what RPM's you estimate the engine was turning when the > belt broke, and if it was in gear? >


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