(1) while driving down the highway at 60 mph the engine shut down and would not turn over again. I called a tow truck and had it delivered to my mechanics garage. (2) mechanic determined that it was the timing belt that went, and that Volkswagen had remanufactuered the tensioner and pulley for what ever reason. After buying new parts and rebuilding the head because the valves were destroyed upon contact with the pistons( naturally). After putting the engine back together with the new parts and rebuilt head, the cam seized up and blew the motor.

- Watertown, CT, USA

While driving 70 mph timing belt failed. Vehicle lost power and it vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA