Serpentine Belt Shredded

[R1gger]

Happy New Year to you all.

I have a problem in that my serpentine belt has shredded. I was fortunate enough that it failed while i was outside my house waiting for someone so no major drama. However, i am now unsure whether it is saft to try to 'limp' round to my local garage (about 1/2 a mile) or if it is safer to call them out to tow me round.

I would appreciate any advice provided

R1gger

[audia4b5kev]

dont do it    over heat  and  then there that cost 

[R1gger]

Many thanks for the advice. When i get the garage to replace the serpentine belt should they also change the timing belt?

R1gger

[Magnet]

Not sure if yours is chain or belt driven. Chain?

If belt, and it hasn’t been done already then most certainly get it done. If you are getting it done, I would only use genuine VAG parts, or as a second option, Gates kits, but I would only use a VAG water pump, and not be talked into ‘ we only fit O.E. parts’. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[audia4b5kev]

same as gareth   

[R1gger]

Thanks again guys, how can i find out if i have a chain or a belt?

R1gger