Hmm... that sounds strange to me.

The VW 8 valve blocks are a non-interference design.

If the head was replaced, it wasn't because of a broken t-belt.

Actually, I am surprised the head was replaced at all... those 2.0 ABA engines are pretty bulletproof and are seldomly cracket open before 200,000mi.

If I had to wager on the durability of anything on that car it would be the engine... maybe it was overheated???

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