[Vwdiesel] help my '89 Jetta stopped running !!!!

[Stephen Kraus]

It probably starts and turns over easier because it no longer has a load to
turn (i.e. AC compressor, alternator, water pump, etc.)

Makes it much easier for it to turn over

On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 1:40 PM, Brian Hiltscher <briandownunda at yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Hi Stephen,
>
> Thanks for your reply !
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>
> To: Brian Hiltscher <briandownunda at yahoo.com>; vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 11:55:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] help my '89 Jetta stopped running !!!!
>
> <<< 1. Doubt it was the timing belt, the engine would lock when it hits the
> valves while turning over
> <<< 2. Yes, very much so
> <<<3. Your pulley may be worn out, which causes the belts to heat up and
> snap. Smelt any burnt rubber lately?
>
> Yes, as a matter of fact, I did smell some burnt rubber.  What pulley are
> you referring to ?  Also, any idea why it wouldn't start & it seems to turn
> over so much easier ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brian
>
> On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Brian Hiltscher <briandownunda at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I was driving my '89 Diesel Jetta home last night, I heard a "snap", then
>> the engine completely shut down :-(  When I opened the hood, I noticed that
>> the AC belt was broken.  So, I tried to start it & noticed that it is
>> turning over noticably faster than before, and, of course will not start :-(
>>  I never heard any "bad" noises coming out of the engine like pistons
>> slapping against valves.  I have owned the vehicle for just a few months,
>> the previous owner had replaced the timing belt < 30k miles ago (had
>> receipts), however the vehicle was sitting in his driveway & undriven / not
>> started for 3-4 years.  The car ran perfectly up until yesterday.
>>
>> Question 1:  Does this sound like the timing belt broke ?
>>
>> Question 2: Is the 1.6 VW diesel an "interference" engine ?
>>
>> Question 3:  Any idea why the A/C belt broke as well ?  (I don't believe
>> in coincidences)
>>
>> Thanks very much (in advance)
>>
>> Brian
>>
>>
>>
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