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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mac_Xpert on 04 November 2006, 10:10
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Hi All
Just bought my first Vr6 and i 'Hope' its a real peach. (I'm sure it'll now be days before the gearbox falls out!)
Anyway its done 120,000 with full service history. I'm wondering wether i should get the timing belt and or Chains done for some piece of mind. What do you all recon? How much should it cost? Can you reccommend any other preventative maintainance?
Thanks all in advance!
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If there is no noise or rattle then i wouldn't worry.
Best thing to do is make sure the oil is kept fresh and clean, change it regularly.
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How old is it? The newer ones were meant to be a lot longer lasting. Mine is an R reg with 108k on it with no rattle at all. The chains/tensioners (i believe VW claimed they were a non serviceable item) can last indefinitely, but can also give way at relatively low milage. Just listen for any nasty rattle sounds around 1000rpm upto 2000rpm. As audi100quattro says, keep your oil clean and change often!
To get the chains done will cast around £600, dependent on whether or not you need a clutch, which if needed is advisable to have done at the same time as the gearbox is out etc.
Another thing to think about is for £1295.00 + Vat you can get a fully recon engine with a warranty (i don't think includes fitting though).
I think I'll save my pennies for the recon engine, should it ever need one!
Hope this helps :wink: