vanbcguy
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I'm going to be in PDX next weekend; I can't guarantee my schedule yet though. I've done a few timing belts...
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I agree... Prius are disposable. No offense to Prius owners here though.I haven't traded yet. It's been tough, my car runs and drives fine, but to my understanding when the Prius fails, it's sudden. Also, it's a soulless little car. The Passat has all the usual cosmetic problems with it. But it does run really well. 289k miles. I don't have any of the special tools to change a belt, if need be. I do need to figure out if I want to do this deal, though.
Isn't that really just another way of saying that the Prius won't haul squat? As for economy....that's a matter of some debate, especially when the battery pack goes south.But the thing with Prius is it's very compact and economical....
My JY engine for my B3V Passat project had 240k on it when I bought it. I didn't know this until after I got it (and the cluster from the same car) home that night, taking time to check the cluster before pulling it wasn't an option. Other than pulling the the head to have it worked on it's all be seals and gaskets that would need to be done on anything of that age anyway. The head was fine but as a precaution I pulled it and had it serviced at the machine shop.Should I be worried about 290k on the clock of the Passat?
Not really Steve...Isn't that really just another way of saying that the Prius won't haul squat? As for economy....that's a matter of some debate, especially when the battery pack goes south.
Steve
Because the engine mounting system is different on Mk4 vs Mk3 the belt change is more complicated. The belt and water pump components are different as well.I opted to pass on it. Now looking at a 2000 Jetta tdi that will need a belt but is a nice car. Is that belt just as easy to change?
The oil pan is cast aluminum on the Mk4 platform - they crack somewhat easily. I'm sure someone will chime in saying they've done it before successfully but it's a concern.You can't use a floor jack & block of wood from below? (Not in the market for a Mk4. Just wondering)