Hi all,
Well i was just thinking about taking a look at the timing belt since I was about due. Well last night while hauling a my trailer in the pouring rain "prrrrump" then silence. Thankfully my boss drove by a few minutes later and a couple hours later we had the trailer and car hauled home with his truck.
Once it was home with a little hesitation I popped open the cover over the timing belt, and the belt was broken.
It's an 86 jetta with the 1.6l turbo diesel. With of oh 300,000km on it. Used to run great. :(
Called a friend of the family last night who has rebuilt his diesel engine before and he said I probably bent 2 if not 3 valves, and scored the pistons. His suggestion was while I've got the cylinder head off to replace any damaged pistons since they'll burn through. (and maybe all)
Not sure if I'm going to rebuild it or buy a new car instead. Hmm, I _really_ didn't want to spend this kind of money right now. Anyone have any advice or tips?
Sigh,
-Andrew