2000 Volkswagen Beetle Timming belt

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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BRAD3000
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2000 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Manual 124000 miles
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I changed timming belt due to waterpump locking up. Not sure if valves are dammaged or I didn't get #1 on compression stroke. But I have no compression. Sounds like motor turnning without plugs.
Sep 14, 2008 at 6:43 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

your engine is an interference type engine, and valve damage will have occurred.

Mark (mhpautos)
Sep 14, 2008 at 10:45 AM
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