Does a 2003 Volkswagen Passat have a timing belt?
no worries…in the V6…VW uses a timing chain.
When to Replace timing belt on VW Passat?
When dealing with crucial timing belt service, err on the side of caution and change your VW Passat timing belt every 80,000 miles. It is our recommendation to closely inspect all timing belt components before the recommended interval. Play it safe, changing your timing belt may seem expensive.
What happens if timing belt fails on Passat 2.0T?
The Passat 2.0T FSI is an interference engine (a.k.a. non-clearance engine). If the VW Passat timing belt fails, the timing belt system that links the cylinder head, camshafts, and crankshaft no longer run in sync. Close tolerance engine designs allow for the cylinder head valves to hit the top side of the pistons.
Can a broken timing belt cause bent valves?
Interference vs. non-interference engines. The level of damage caused by a broken timing belt can depend on the type of engine you have in your car. A non-interference engine provides clearance between the valves and pistons, so if the timing belt breaks, you might end up with bent valves, and you might have to have your cylinder heads rebuilt,…
What happens if you snap your timing belt?
Timing belts don’t often snap, but when they do, it can cause piston damage, ruined cylinder heads, and engine valve damage. Probably, when you think of your engine, you picture the valves and pistons, but you don’t think much about what keeps them in good working order. Let’s state it plainly – nothing is more important than the timing belt.
How does the timing belt work in an interference engine?
An interference type engine means that the valve’s stroke and piston’s stroke take up the same space in the cylinder, so the timing belt essentially keeps them from smashing into each other, since they do it at different times.