2001 jetta timing belt

2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JETTARUN
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my 2001 jetta 1.8t jumped timing while coasting. how do i change the timing belt?
Feb 13, 2011 at 4:07 AM
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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)
Feb 13, 2011 at 4:27 AM
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