Hi,

I recently had my timing belt replaced on my Jetta TDI (BKD Engine) and shortly after the vehicle broke down. It was towed into a workshop and they found a M8 stud that holds the tensioner on has snapped. The timing belt has let go and damaged the head.

Now I have looked online and there seems to be a known problem (small number of people however) with Jetta's and Passat's with the same engine type.

I know as the vehicle has done 210,000km and that it really has had three kits fitted including the factory one but the vehicle isn't that old. The stud should be designed to last longer shouldn't it?

On other forums they talk about either the stud snapping or pulling out of the alloy head. It sounds like the stud is normally larger but different on this particular model which causes the concern.

I don't want to pay for a new head but I don't think its the mechanics fault and it is also out of warranty.

Has anyone else had this or seen this happen?

I love the car but don't think I can repair it!