VR6 timing belt/Chain??

[jonesyGT]

Hi Guys

Looking at a 95 VR6.

Just wondering as I have read thay have a chain, but also have read the car has a belt?

Which is it & how often if ever (chain) does it need to be replaced?

Is this a big job if so & what sort of $ are you up for??

Cheers
Mark

[Golf Loon]

They have a serpentine belt to run all the acessories, which is not that hard to change.

Timing chains and guides rarely get changed in these cars, it is an engine out job.

[Tim]

The timing chain guides are made of plastic and do wear out. I think its usually around the 200,000km mark. Usually its and idea to do them when the clutch gets done. a pretty expensive job as there isnt much room under the bonnet of a vr6. I was quoted 8 hours labour to do the job.

Being an interference engine u dont want to let it go if the chains do start making noise tho. can get very expensive.

[jonesyGT]

Thanx guys

Dont have one as yet but really handy to know this B4 shopping

Cheers

[golfvr6]

the serp belt needs changing at about 80K - if it is in bad condition it will be crazed and cracked