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1998 Volkswagen Fox Repair Question


Topics covered: Valves, Compression, Compression test.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on January 10, 2013

Volkswagen Fox Valves Problem

If the timing belt broke on a 1800 Fox will the pistons bend the valves
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Replied on January 10, 2013

very likely it will. just get the belt set and do a compression test to verify

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on January 11, 2013

If it is a 1.8L 2 valve like we have here in North America, then it should not bend valves.

What is the engine code, so I can look up the information.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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