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  • Another New Member here.

    Hello,
    We have a 2011 T5, automatic. Suits the family's needs very well.
    I am at this site not due to a love of VWs, nor any other brand, as I see vehicles as functional, rather than as image projectors (although that is what they do).
    Unfortunately, we have had to replace the serpentine belt 3 times: twice in the last year.
    A mechanic has told that the issue is caused by the Dual Clutch System impacting the Belt Transmission Tightener, which in turn effects the belt.
    The cost will be $4000 AND the vehicle will be off the road for 2-3 weeks.
    I have a few questions, please:
    1- Can you recommend a cheap, but powerful Scotch that will temporarily help me forget that woe?
    2- Could there be another reason for the belt problem besides replacing the Dual Clutch System?
    3-If the stated cause of the problem is correct, is their another work around?
    4-If we do follow that path, is $4k about right as a fix?

    Thank you.
    Merry Christmas.
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