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Tue 19 Sep 2006 13:34

VW Passat 2.8 4 Motion W reg (2000) - willyb

Hello,

Need advice please. Car is low mileage 49K and still has what looks like its original unused spare tyre.
My queries are:-

i. When should I change the timing belt?
ii. Does the engine get wrecked if the belt snaps??
ii. Is the tyre too old to use now?

Thanks

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Tue 19 Sep 2006 21:40

VW Passat 2.8 4 Motion W reg (2000) - psi

1. It seems to be recommended on here at 40,000 miles /4 years whichever comes first for all VAG cars.
-however it is shown on Gates' cambelt guide to be 105,000 miles. your cambelt also drives the water pump on this car
2. very probably, it is an "interference" engine
3. should be fine, visually inspect it and make sure you keep it at the correct specified pressure.

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