Uncle Benz
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This was a new one to me! I had the questionable displeasure yesterday of looking at a 2012 2.0tdi Skoda Yeti which was delivered to my 'shop with no oil pressure. Based on previous experience with VW engines I expected the oil pick up in the sump to be blocked with debris. I removed the sump for a look and couldn't believe my eyes!
Which idiot decided to use a rubber belt to drive the oil pump? Absolutely ridiculous!
According to VW this belt has no change interval, and is a lifetime part. So, 135,000 miles is a lifetime then for a rubber belt immersed in oil?
Which idiot decided to use a rubber belt to drive the oil pump? Absolutely ridiculous!
According to VW this belt has no change interval, and is a lifetime part. So, 135,000 miles is a lifetime then for a rubber belt immersed in oil?