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Broken timing belt

I have a VW diesel with broken timing belt and it appears to have an interference engine, the cam shaft wont spin all the way around, is this an interference engine and the valves hit the pistons?
  • Posted 16 Oct 2014 23:27
  • By dl333
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  • Maine, United States
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You might stick new belt, and tentioner on it and see if it runs,may not of did internal damage. after belt installed, do compression test
  • Posted 22 May 2015 11:47
  • By edward_m
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  • Texas, United States
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It is a BEU
thanks
  • Posted 17 Oct 2014 06:24
  • By dl333
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It is an interference engine.

If the belt breaks you will most likely have damaged valves and smashed tappets (valve lifters).The camshaft will also probably be damaged.

Do you have the BEU or the newer CBHA engine? If you have the CBHA engine you need to look closely at the wear on the pulleys. The CBHA engine is more susceptible to belt failure than the BEU engine if the pulleys are worn.
  • Posted 16 Oct 2014 23:41
  • By IFD45
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  • Wisconsin, United States
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