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#6570 of 6629 Re: Timing belt replaced [johnbarton] by revmarket

Jan 13, 2012 (11:53 am)

Replying to: johnbarton (Jan 12, 2012 9:13 am)
As was stated in the previous reply, yes it could have damaged a little or a lot.
Inspect the heads, and cylinders, and pistons, and valves for damage.
Cranking the engine can cause all those parts to move.
 
Is an 11 year old car worth a repair to the engine, or a new / used engine?
Only you and the owner can make that determination.
 
Praying all works well for the owner, the daughter and you.

#6571 of 6629 Re: Timing belt replaced [johnbarton] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 13, 2012 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: johnbarton (Jan 12, 2012 9:13 am)
You could do a compression test to see if one valve isn't seating just right.
 
Also I don't know if your valves are adjustable--if so, that's worth a shot if compression is okay. Also check the spark plugs for damage.

#6572 of 6629 ignorant vs ignint by elias

Jan 15, 2012 (4:44 am)

many of TDI geeks like me are admittedly IGNORANT of what it's like to own the newest VW TDIs but we are not IGNINT about VW diesels in general.

#6573 of 6629 hello guys =] by bkfinest006

Jan 20, 2012 (9:47 pm)

hey, i'm thinking about buying a used 2000 Jetta vr6 with about 104k. I'm going to test drive it and take a look. I'm not a super expert at cars or anything. I was wondering is there anything to check for that this model has had problems with a lot? Like transmisson, or axles ? Any tips would be greatly appreciated =] !

#6574 of 6629 Replacing sunroof switch, 2007 Jetta - how hard by ellefritz

Jan 21, 2012 (5:01 pm)

#6575 of 6629 Replacing sunroof switch, 2007 Jetta - how hard by ellefritz

Jan 21, 2012 (5:01 pm)

My daughter just went to school in Texas (I'm in Cal) and bought a 2007 Jetta; her sunroof is opening on it's own and the online consensus is a faulty switch. I've ordered a new one but don't want to pay for a repair manual for this one (simple?) repair. Looks like you pop the light lenses and take out two screws - easy peasy. Can anyone confirm? Is it harder than this? Am heading down there for a couple days and hope to do this as a present for her.

#6576 of 6629 Re: Replacing sunroof switch, 2007 Jetta - how hard [ellefritz] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 23, 2012 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: ellefritz (Jan 21, 2012 5:01 pm)
I think you have to remove the entire light assembly. If you can buy the switch then it is separate and replaceable. On some Jettas, you have to replace the entire assembly as the switch is not separated from the unit.

#6577 of 6629 2005 VW Jetta by jshelv

Jan 30, 2012 (10:04 am)

Hi battery light came on and then the car overheated and said I had no coolant. I checked and there is coolant in the car. When I turned the car off the fan continued to run for a few minutes and it looked like the coolant was boiling. Any suggestions on what the problem may be. Someone said transmission! UGH!!!

#6578 of 6629 Re: 2005 VW Jetta [jshelv] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 30, 2012 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: jshelv (Jan 30, 2012 10:04 am)
transmission??? That's a novel suggestion.
 
Well you'll have to let it cool down and then diagnose what happened.
 
Overheating is a complex problem and can have many causes. Some of the more likely ones:
 
stuck thermostat
 
coolant leak
 
head gasket
 
water pump
 
clogged radiator
 
non working cooling fan
 
collapsed radiator hoses

#6579 of 6629 Re: 2005 VW Jetta [jshelv] by bpeebles

Jan 31, 2012 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: jshelv (Jan 30, 2012 10:04 am)
Initially, I was going to say "fanbelt" ... because on some cars, both the alternator (battery light) and the waterpump (overheating) are driven by the same belt.
 
Alas, on VW engine, the alternator is on the fanbelt and the waterpump is driven by the Timing belt.... so that aint it!
 
HOWEVER: I *would* like to know how your VW "said it had no coolant" ... does it talk?

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