I have a1999 vw jetta with a 2.0 motor the timing belt is broken do you have an idea what motor if is an noninterference

Asked by zico1961 Aug 06, 2014 at 06:00 PM about the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

I looked at no less than 5 forums on your question and this is typical: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?483179-Noob-question-is-the-2.0-an-interference-engine ...and all they do is argue amongst themselves, everybody claiming they know (I've worked on cars for 95 years...) and it's 50-50 about whether it is or not. Some say it simply IS, others NOT, and still others say "it depends on what rpm the engine was running when the belt broke if the pistons will collide with valves" End Quote. Can't find anything directly from VW. Sorry zico, this answer is not from lack of trying I guarantee you that much

1 people found this helpful.

http://www.justanswer.com/vw-volkswagen/169ha-97-vw-jetta-gl-2-0-timimg-belt-broke-is.html ....same, makes site #6 looked at, but I am beginning to lean to this one. It makes at least SOME sense. I don't understand how if at idle it would not be interference and at running at 3k rpm would be different unless it has variable valve timing like some Toyota's, then I can (sort of) comprendo

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Jetta

Looking for a Used Jetta in your area?

CarGurus has 15,374 nationwide Jetta listings starting at $1,500.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    12,330
  • #2
    Goodwrench707
    Reputation
    5,400
  • #3
    Ed92626
    Reputation
    4,630
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Passat
337 Great Deals out of 4,230 listings starting at $31
Used Honda Civic
1,196 Great Deals out of 32,466 listings starting at $1,495
Used Honda Accord
1,365 Great Deals out of 29,244 listings starting at $1,075
Used Toyota Camry
1,986 Great Deals out of 40,108 listings starting at $1,550
Used Volkswagen Golf
71 Great Deals out of 887 listings starting at $2,800
Used Toyota Corolla
1,560 Great Deals out of 24,175 listings starting at $995
Used Hyundai Elantra
871 Great Deals out of 24,776 listings starting at $1,350
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
171 Great Deals out of 4,399 listings starting at $2,995
Used Nissan Altima
1,221 Great Deals out of 36,154 listings starting at $900
Used BMW 3 Series
1,072 Great Deals out of 13,280 listings starting at $955
Used Chevrolet Malibu
826 Great Deals out of 21,329 listings starting at $1,300

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Volkswagen Jetta For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 7,425 listings starting at $19,262
2023 Volkswagen Jetta For Sale
42 Great Deals out of 821 listings starting at $16,797
2022 Volkswagen Jetta For Sale
24 Great Deals out of 222 listings starting at $15,358
2021 Volkswagen Jetta For Sale
121 Great Deals out of 1,306 listings starting at $11,477
2020 Volkswagen Jetta For Sale
69 Great Deals out of 1,019 listings starting at $8,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.