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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Jumbojim on 22 June 2014, 16:17

Title: R32 engine
Post by: Jumbojim on 22 June 2014, 16:17

Gentlemen

Can you tell me please is the Golf R32 engine an uprated version of the old VR6 engine?
Is the R32 engine really prone to timing chain wear and failure?

Thank you

Jumbojim

Title: Re: R32 engine
Post by: Wayne on 27 June 2014, 10:44

Yes both it and the V5 can suffer timing chain issues

Title: Re: R32 engine
Post by: th3_f15t on 28 June 2014, 12:15

Is it difficult and expensive to replace?

Title: Re: R32 engine
Post by: Wayne on 29 June 2014, 00:01

Quote from: th3_f15t on 28 June 2014, 12:15

Is it difficult and expensive to replace?

Yes both engine out in real terms as it is located the gearbox end.

Title: Re: R32 engine
Post by: th3_f15t on 29 June 2014, 20:19

I'll put a Mk6 Golf R on the wish list then instead! :whistle:

Title: Re: R32 engine
Post by: Jumbojim on 05 July 2014, 09:40

If the engines timing chain / chains are worn, will it be shown up by rattles or chain slap noises?
What I am really asking is how do you know if the chains are badly worn?

Thanks
Jumbojim