dwa1974 0 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Hi guys, as above my belt has snapped, no big deal i know, however I was wondering what kind of damage could have been done as I drove for about three miles to get home. Water temp rose to just under 110 and oil got to 118. I understand the water temp because the pump wont have been running but why would my oil have got to 118? would it be because my coolant wasn't doing it's job and the oil was trying to do it all?sorry if im being a numpty I just want to know if what i'm thinking is correct. Car ran and started etc perfectly by the way - just V hot! Link to post Share on other sites
hellsVR6 0 Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 OUCH! What happened when it went, did you feel anything particularly? A big thud/snap etc?Just so bothered myself about getting from Mon-Fri with this here belt of mine that is being fixed, and have to drive 400 miles or nearabouts tomorrow for work, have to go up to Tyne & Wear and back again and hoping it manages the journey! Link to post Share on other sites
vr6madmike 0 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Does anyone know what belt is needed as mine looks a bit shoddy and GSF list about 5 different ones? Link to post Share on other sites
dwa1974 0 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 hellsvr6 - it went with a bit of a bang and obviously the steering became VERY heavy. I'd get it done asap if you are in doubt, like I say I drove a bout three miles and all the temps went through the roof. 400 miles and it will die! Link to post Share on other sites
dwa1974 0 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 vr6madmike - I think if you give your chasis/reg number to GSF they should be able to determine which one you need. I didn't know there were so many! Link to post Share on other sites
hellsVR6 0 Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 hellsvr6 - it went with a bit of a bang and obviously the steering became VERY heavy. I'd get it done asap if you are in doubt' date=' like I say I drove a bout three miles and all the temps went through the roof. 400 miles and it will die![/quote']Damian! You jinxed me ya bugger! Read my 'Poorly VW' thread!!!!!!! Exactly what happened to me and I had to struggle to bring the car to a halt right at the lights on a roundabout....thank god it wasn't in the flow of traffic anyway and I was on the outside lane..phew! Link to post Share on other sites
dwa1974 0 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Just read it mate! What a nightmare. I fixed mine today - hardest part was removing the melted rubber/plastic from the pulleys! I hope everything works out ok with yours. Remember to check your coolant before you leave the garage - mine had almost boiled dry! Link to post Share on other sites
fabio_vr6 0 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 if anyone needs a new bosch belt for a mk3 vr6 with aircon i have one for sale that i bought but never used!! only want £10 or so? Link to post Share on other sites
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xyber 1 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Im gonna order one to keep as a spare just incase as mines different again with a charger fitted and abit harder to get hold of quickly, so i want one in the garage readyYep the oil wouldve got hot as the coolant pump was out of action when your belt went. Think I'd change the oil aswel now as some oils break down if they exceed its operating temps, cant hurt coz VRs love fresh oil anyway Link to post Share on other sites
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