2000 Volkswagen Jetta broken timing belt

2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
202,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ALEXANDRER32
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Hi my timing belt broke on my VW, i replace it but the car does'nt start. i does'nt have pressure in the cylinder. what will be the problem?????

thanks
Aug 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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BLACKOP555
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you can have compression but is it enough?

get a real c ompression test done, wet and dry and post back here so i can see whats going on here.

timing belts going out are a good way to destroy an engine common problem with vw's with timing belts.
Aug 22, 2008 at 9:53 AM
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