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Originally Posted by compu_85
I'd rather have the belt then the chain! And its really not that bad, the only bummer is the motor mount that has to be removed.
-Jason
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WHAT!!!
What POSSIBLE reason could anyone prefer a belt over a chain? The belt in the TDI MUST be periodically replaced. In an MB, the double row chain seeing proper oil change intervals will outlast the engine. Also, on most MB's you can roll in a chain without dismantling the front of the engine. Have you ever tried "rolling in" a timing belt?
There are some TDI models on which they modified the belt life to 40,000 miles. NO diesel engine is NOT an interference engine which means that you had BEST replace the belt as recommended.
Someone that prefers a belt over a chain.... UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!