Brand New Timing Belt / Engine - Timing belt shredded in half!!! HELP

[AWDLAUNCH]

Ok, so I'm working on a 2.8 Passat, I did a full timing belt, new engine, took it for a test drive and with in 5 feet, the belt shredded long ways. What would cause this??

[scotts13]

Defective or incorrectly installed part, obviously. The belt could have failed on its own, or the tensioner or water pump may be seized. I'd recommend a different vendor for your next engine and belt kit.

[AWDLAUNCH]

Yeah I got this kit from FCP. This is my 5th kit I have got from them. I know it was installed right. It did not seem to tight, I installed it to Alldata Specs. I'm a ASE Tech, so I know what I'm doing. But this is the first time I have seen this.

The car ran great at idle and revs. This is a customers cars, I hope no engine damage happened

[scotts13]

This is a customers cars, I hope no engine damage happened

Sorry to say, if the belt broke and the engine jumped time, there's virtually no chance the engine is undamaged. They don't call it an interference engine for nothing.

[bcarlo]

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[Humble Mechanic]

There was a guy in the shop that did not torque the cam bolt properly. As soon as he gave it the gas, the gear spun, and BANG! bent valves.

Take the covers off and see what the issue is.