1.8 Turbo Genuine Cam Chain? Aternative to a cam belt??

[Stevo-Anni]

Im clueless, this has got me stumped, mate of mine had a chain on his nissan so is this vw's alternative?

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/1_8_Turbo_Genuine_Cam_Chain-2233-321.html

Thanks for the info

[dai-cymru]

No mate some nissans have timing chains instead of timing belts, Golfs have a timing belt but also a cam chain that runs the 2 cams together. 

[paulyV6]

4motions have a timing chain as well 

[Voodoo-Music]

bit of a highjack, but what is needed for changing the belt i.e tensioners, belt. Or what is advised to be replaced when the job is getting done

[Rhyso]

you get a kit which comprises of a belt, tensioner, roller etc possibly one or two other bits

also replace your water pump whilst the belt is off as they tend to tail and its only the price of the pump extra on top of having the cambelt replaced

[Stevo-Anni]

so would i need a chain aswell if i was getting the cam belf changed?

[jonnyturbo]

yup i work at nissan and they do use alot of timing chains. Mainly in the micra

[topher]

so would i need a chain aswell if i was getting the cam belf changed?

nope, that won't get touched.

[Stevo-Anni]

ok cool, thanks again!