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8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$25.00

Average Mileage:

170,000 miles

Total Complaints:

1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. smaller belts - Top Cog belts are better than Napa (1 reports)
Volkswagen Jetta engine problems

engine problem

Helpful Websites About 1991 Volkswagen Jetta squealing belts constantly need tightening

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problem #1

2003Dec 04

(reported on)

Jetta Turbo Diesel GL

  • 170,000 miles

I have to constantly tighten the alternator and cooling system belts. I have gone thru 5 belts in 1 year and still have to listen to squealing, to top it off it is easier to replace the alternator than the belt as it is pinned underneath two other belts. If it were possible to set up a pulley that was in direct line with water pump and eliminate the stupid air conditioning, I could eliminate the tensioner pulley as well which would make tightening a cinch.

chaisson

Waterbury, VT, USA

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