2001 Jetta timing belt

Tiny
JETTARUN
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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My 2001 jetta 1.8t jumped timing while coasting. How do I change the timing belt?
Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 4:07 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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This is an interference type engine, if there was a problem with the timing belt either it has failed or the tensioner failed and the valve timing has altered, you will have bent valves.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 4:27 AM

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