Anybody lose a diesel engine to timing belt?

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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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?


"George Orwell" wrote in message

> 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

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