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1998 Volkswagen Golf Symptoms Needing New Timing Belt Gl
1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
70,000 MILES
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What are the symptoms of needing a new timing belt for my Golf GL
Oct 31, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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The belts can jump teeth and affect power / performance... but usually the belt lets loose and the engine stops running.
2.0L engines can bend valves when the belt breaks... although most seem to luck out and have no valve damage.
Thomas
Oct 31, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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