Yes, I can guarantee you have at least a number of bent valves.

105k miles is an interesting number, because that is precisely the VWoA-prescribed timing belt replacement interval, which many of us feel is too long for those who rack up average or shorter-than-average annual mileage.

 

you'll need to rebuild the head. from what I've heard, you'll be lucky if the pistons are all undamaged. The interference timing used by VW pretty much guarantees that there will be a catastrophic failure if the belt snaps

 

1.8t + Broken Timing Belt = Guaranteed Head Damage.

You'll have a few bent valves and a good bit of other damage as well. The only thing that might make it worth it is to pick it up for < 1K and you'd be looking at 3-4K for a Head rebuild for an ATW Engine Code.

You'd end up with a 5k Passat, which isn't TOO bad, but It depends on what you'd want to do w/it.

Hope this helps!

~Epyon

 

So, essentially, this vehicle needs a new engine, correct?

If so, then what would be a fair price to purchase this vehicle for? It's a 2000, the body is in good condition with leather interior, moonroof, and 5 speed trans.

 

No, it wouldn't need a whole new engine, you'd just need to rebuild the upper-half (the head). That's assuming that the pistons are OK and it's just valve damage, that is....

I also have a 2000 1.8T that I picked up with 63K on it last June, and I love it.

IMO, I'd say it'd be worth it if you could pick it up for <1k. If you're up to taking care of the maintenance of a german car, and want to reap the benefits of it, then go for it.

All in all, you'd be paying about 4-5K on it, which isn't that bad for a Nice passat that JUST broke 100k.

keep badgering them about how damaged the Engine is because the T-belt broke, and you should EASILY be able to get it under 1k. We actually just had a guy pick up a 2000 1.8t Tip sedan for only $350 after the T-belt broke and the car had been kept spotless.

Good luck!

~Epyon

 

keep badgering them about how damaged the Engine is because the T-belt broke, and you should EASILY be able to get it under 1k. We actually just had a guy pick up a 2000 1.8t Tip sedan for only $350 after the T-belt broke and the car had been kept spotless.

The guy who has this vehicle sounds like he doesn't want to come off of $2.5k, even after acknowledging how much damage the engine potentially has.

 

man forget about that car... not worth it at all you can pick up a passat (drivable ) at the auction for that much and do all the maint .... now you looking a new head and if it was not idling when it happen youll need the whole engine...

 

The story I was told is that the car was going down the road when the tb went.

 

i say NAY!!! keep on looking...105k miles + broken TB and firm on $2500.. that guy is off his ROCKER :crazy:

 

I wouldn't bother with it unless you can get it for around $500 or so, not worth it. Let the guy try to get 2.5k for it.

 

Run AWAY!!!

 

LOL did the guy do any maitenance on the car to realize how much $$$ bling bling that is?!?!?!

 

Run, do not walk, away.

 

I concur. The head will cost $1000 (used), $13-1500 rebuilt, or $2200 VW factory rebuilt head + other parts, labor, easily $3-4K if you do all the work yourself and assuming that the pistons are OK. My TB job done by me came to over $3800 excluding my own labor. Compare to blue book value of that year car and decide what it's worth to you.

 

My indie helped cover my head rebuild with used parts from his yard, but I'd like to think it wouldn't cost THAT much for a head rebuild. More like $1500 to $2000. If you buy a 'pre-built head, then swapping it on isn't going to take too long, either.

But you're essentially buying a rolling shell. Explain to the guy that the car 'running' would be worth about $5k at the most, and that you're looking at $3k worth of repairs, so $1,500 is the most you'll spend. Then give him a week to think about it before checking back. If he won't budge, then shrug your shoulders and walk away...

To put things in perspective, a friend of mine just bought a '96 Talon with 120k miles in excellent shape, fully running, for $1,500.

 

I don't know if you saw, but there is a broken tining belt on the car. Just use some fix a flat and it should be fine.


BTW, it sounds like the timing belt is going on the car. Better check that out.

 

It cost PZ like 1200 I believe to have his heads rebuild on his v6. I guessing you could find/get a head rebuilt for 600-1200, add another 600 for new belt, and gasket set, I would not pay more then 1500 for the car with a broken TB>

 

6 month old thread, fellas. let 'er die.

 

let's kick that horse one more time to make sure she's dead.

 

But this is the way we've always beaten this horse! Why stop now?

 

I am scared. My has 93k miles on it. should I replace tbelt before 100k?

 

Don't wait too much longer. Or maybe you want to start a thread about a broken timing belt?

Look for a price to do the TB change between $800 - $1200 from a dealership, $800 or less if you find a quality indy.