Blanco98Beetle
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I have a 98 NB TDI w/ 122,xxx miles and prior to my purchase the timing belt had been replaced. Just not sure how many miles ago but from the looks of the belt it is practically new. I am not against getting a whole new TB / WP kit installed but not too happy about doing it if it is not really necessary.
I had a local TDI trusted mechanic look over my car and he pointed out the belt was a mark & pray job. So my question is whether if my parts are new but the job was done not to spec rather than take a chance as is, can what I have there be inspected and properly adjusted or am I taking chances more than I should. ( The car did not come with records as PO said they were packed away and not able to find them. ) He assured me the job was done fairly recently......and in his favor if possible is that he and his wife both drive TDI's so I can only hope he is telling the truth about the work....
I had a local TDI trusted mechanic look over my car and he pointed out the belt was a mark & pray job. So my question is whether if my parts are new but the job was done not to spec rather than take a chance as is, can what I have there be inspected and properly adjusted or am I taking chances more than I should. ( The car did not come with records as PO said they were packed away and not able to find them. ) He assured me the job was done fairly recently......and in his favor if possible is that he and his wife both drive TDI's so I can only hope he is telling the truth about the work....