I have just bought a vw golf mk v6 4motion registered sept 2000. Does it have a timing belt or a timing chain? If the latter, does it need changing at all? The car has done 79000 miles. What are people's views of this car? Any tips?
VW Golf Timing Chain or Belt????
The VW V(R)6 has a timing chain which should last the lifetime of the engine.
VW Golf Timing Chain or Belt????
You do have a chain in your vr6. Just keep in mind that even though the chain may last a lifetime, other components may not. The chain has plastic guides and 2 tensioners that will wear out over time. I actually went to change my oil pan gasket a couple years ago and found a bunch of plastic chips in the bottom of the pan. Those plastic chips were pieces of the timing chain guides. You may not need to do any of this, but a tip I can give you is look at your oil when it is changed and strain it if you can to make sure there is nothing in there that shouldn't be.
