Timing belts
Quiet, reliable, and almost never a problem if they are replaced on schedule. The trouble starts when the schedule gets ignored.
Timing belts are great. They are quiet in operation and they rarely fail if replaced on schedule. The problems occur when the schedule is ignored.
The photos below show 2.0 liter non-turbo timing belts. The first shows a new belt installed with the top cover removed for inspection. The others show pulleys and lower covers removed to see a broken belt with the teeth stripped off. This 2.0L engine has expensive engine damage because the timing belt that keeps the camshaft and crankshaft in time lost its teeth. That allowed the valves and pistons to collide inside the engine. The cylinder head must be removed for valve and lifter replacement. The engine will not run with bent valves.
Please keep in mind that this is not unique to VW and Audi. All car brands have interference engines and suffer the same fate if maintenance is not done in time.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
The financial stakes are high. If you let your belt break, you are in for a major repair. The 2.0L engine requires timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles. The turbo 1.8L requires timing belt replacement at 75,000 miles. The turbo 1.8L has 20 valves and lifters, so the turbo head costs double to repair if the timing belt breaks.
Timing belt, 2.0L 8v: maintained vs. neglected
We keep almost every timing belt set in stock.
We provide OEM belts, tensioners, idlers, and water pumps. Our water pumps have metal impellers for longevity. All work comes with at least a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty on parts and labor. Call to schedule your timing belt replacement.
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