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1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS, Engine/Propulsion Photo
Posted to the Waveform Library on 2/16/2010

Cylinder #3 Connecting rod broke away from the crankshaft and broke through the engine block next to the oil filter. This engine seized while driving with the oil light illuminated. The oil level was full an hour before the breakdown and I suspect poor oil pre...

 

car Vehicle Data

1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L

Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed AutomaticTransaxle (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemEngine/Propulsion
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8L

Engine1.8 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed AutomaticTransaxle (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemEngine/Propulsion
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad