New Beetle question

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ukuladynet

April 30, 2015, 02:20:24 PM
Curious, 4thinking6 is it even possible, or has anyone ever heard of a New Beetle (2000ish) making it to 136k without a timing belt being done?

steveo

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April 30, 2015, 06:12:05 PM Last Edit: April 30, 2015, 06:18:38 PM by steveo
Why chance it??? I'm sure there have been some that have gone that long but that should be the 1st thing to do...Pay me now, pay me later bomb-
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lovebus (jack)

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April 30, 2015, 07:05:26 PM
Get it done Now.
I don't have to go to work in the morning....

RT 66 June 1, 2015

"Why restore it to its former short comings
When you can modify it too its full potential."

steveo

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April 30, 2015, 07:25:26 PM
Quote from: JackWagen (jack) on April 30, 2015, 07:05:26 PM
Get it done Now.

Thanks for backing me up...buddy +hug
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'04.5 PG GLI..
Not afraid to drive my 36 horser..If I had one.
The samba is your friend

Celly

#4
April 30, 2015, 10:06:49 PM
Sure it could make it to 136k without doing the timing belt.  However you have to question whether the PO maintained the car properly if they let the timing belt go that long without replacement.  You have to ask yourself,  what else did they let go... 4thinking6
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Beetleboi -Greg-

#5
April 30, 2015, 10:45:28 PM
I heard that first gen new beetles had a lot of issues. Be careful with your purchase! Carfax if you can do it.
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rich67vw

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May 01, 2015, 08:40:58 AM
 You got that right Beet! Those cars were money pits for repairs. 1500 for an alternator replacement   Be careful!!!
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