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Originally Posted by wytnyt
4k for a timing belt?
sure hope they use Vaseline for such a horrendous screwing  |
The 1.8T is an interference motor. At minimum you're looking at several bent valves, at worst damaged pistons and head. Changing the timing belt alone is $700-900.
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1966 GTO
1969 Lemans Convertible- F.A.S.T. legal family cruiser. 12.59 on G70-14 Polyglas tires. 1.78 60'
1969 Bonneville Safari- cross country family cruiser. .
1979 Trans Am 400, 4-speed, 4 wheel disc.
View from the drivers seat racing down Atco Raceway-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhYDMdOEC7A
Ride along in the other lane-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIzgpLtF_uw