My dealer replaced the timing belt on my 1996 855 TDI at the 80,000 service. After 1000 more liles it failed whilst I was on the M1, causing aas yet unknown damage to the engine.
The dealer, Speeds of Nottingham, tell me the incident was caused by the water pump which failed, and damaged the new timing belt, causing all the damage which will now NOT be covered by the parts warranty (which it would if the belt alone had been responsible).
Is this likely, or could the pump have been damaged when the timing belt gave way?
Sounds to me like I'm being stiffed.
Any advice please?
Cheers,
AB