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Originally Posted by LarryBible
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!!!!!
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They make a 100k belt for the ALH and of course you should be replacing everything else in the belts path ie; upgraded water pump, idler etc
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1981 240D 143k 4 spd manual -SOLD
2004 VW Jetta TDI 5 speed 300k -still driven daily
Last edited by fruitcakesa; 08-18-2009 at 04:25 PM.
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