# just threw my timing belt. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 25, 2008, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002 "2008-05-25T11:59:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dubnix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dubnix/32/6392_2.png) [@dubnix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubnix)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002/1 "2008-05-25T11:59:54Z")
i have an 01 jetta 1.8t engine code [aww] timing belt jumped. There are some pretty good digs on top of my pistons, intake valves bent on all 4 .looking for some advice .new head or new motor. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002/2 "2008-05-25T12:04:57Z")
valves will need to be replaced. depending how bad the pistons are,you could just clean them up and still use them. ive seen someone skip timing and make 20 impressions on the pistons, just cleaned and re used, but tis tough to say without seeing it ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002/3 "2008-05-25T20:41:21Z")
> [@Ron Burgundy](#): > > valves will need to be replaced. depending how bad the pistons are,you could just clean them up and still use them. ive seen someone skip timing and make 20 impressions on the pistons, just cleaned and re used, but tis tough to say without seeing it Reusing pistons with any sort of noticeable valve impact marks is not good, doubly true for a turbocharged motor. Valve detents create preignition-prone areas and massaging them out changes the CC’s of the combustion chamber. Better to start fresh and good than repair and install a mutt of a motor, especially if you’re going to keep and drive the car. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2008, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002/4 "2008-05-25T22:34:05Z")
ive got some OEM 19mm pistons(from AWP motor) with like 28k on them. ill give you a good deal as ill never use them, rods are attatched, all youll need is new bearings and rings. ---
**Author:** ![dubnix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dubnix/32/6392_2.png) [@dubnix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubnix)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002/5 "2008-05-26T12:21:59Z")
Just poped the head off , center valves are wasted…pistons are badly damaged, ordering a new motor today.thanks for your support.and ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2008, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-threw-my-timing-belt/237002/6 "2008-05-26T12:24:52Z")
> [@dubnix1.8](#): > > Just poped the head off , center valves are wasted…pistons are badly damaged, ordering a new motor today.thanks for your support.and ideas. I am really sorry. That’s horrid especially when it’s not your fault. In your case, you have to rip it down to see the damage, even if the pistons were lightly tapped, I’d still replace. The labor/time/anger to redo it is just not worth it. Good luck mang.