Today, the timing belt on the Golf snapped...

[Dizzie]

valvers f**k valves up big style then your cam belt goes.
(I always knew 8v's were better at something )

[vixteris]

(I always knew 8v's were better at something )

and fuel economy and insurance- the list is endless!!!

[modulater]

It all depends on what the engine speed is when the belt snaps. If your just moving away you might get away with it. If your caning it then it will probably knacker it in style.

The moral of the story is to change the belt if unsure of the history, if you've been told its been changed but have no proof in the history then change it again as its cheaper than a rebuild and new valves.

Also always use ORIGINAL PARTS for it and always, always, always fit a new cam belt tensioner as this is normally what seizes up and knackers the belt.

[Overseer]

(I always knew 8v's were better at something )

and fuel economy and insurance- the list is endless!!!

and getting there last

[Speedydub]

I was doing about 60mph

Will let you know the diagnosis when I get is looked at ........

[Fraiser]

speedydub mate,
if you do need a new head etc i have got one lying about.

[Speedydub]

Sweeeet dude. As I said, I will be getting it looked at at the end of the month (nearer payday!) so, depending on what is up, i will keep yours in mind, cheers  

[turbo]

if you take the spark plugs out you may be able to see if there is any damage! bent valves etc!!!

[GavG60]

if it looks like its going to cost you a packet, check out the first section of this month's golf mag, there's a company selling off its stock of recon mk2 lumps, six hundred and something quid for the engine including vat and delivery...and no exchange!