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

[Brian Hiltscher]

I'll buy that, but what made it stop running ? That's what I'm confused about.


----- 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 1:44:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] help my '89 Jetta stopped running !!!!

as for the burning smell, that was the belt melting, either it had too much tension, too little tension, something was stuck and resisting, or the pulley(s) are bad


On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 1:41 PM, Stephen Kraus <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com> wrote:

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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Home: (423)326-9359
UB3RATL4Sf00 at gmail.com; 


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Home: (423)326-9359
UB3RATL4Sf00 at gmail.com;