1994 Volkswagen Golf timing

1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DUNC RR
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had new cambelt fitted but after around forty miles of travelling it jumps a tooth and runs rough
Jan 2, 2008 at 1:53 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like a problem with the tensioner or one of the idler bearings might be worn.When doing t-belts it is a good idea to replace all bearings in there to prevent having to go back in.
Jan 3, 2008 at 7:46 AM
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