Timing belt

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Matty81
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I drive a: Scirocco R
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Timing belt

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Hi guys,

Doesn't Scirocco R have a belt or chain? From searching I can see the 2.0 model has a chain but can't see nothing regarding the R

Thanks
Cuprabob
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Re: Timing belt

Post by Cuprabob »

R model still uses the older EA113 engine which has a cambelt.

Other 2.0 litre petrol models use the EA888 engine which has a cam chain.
Matty81
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Re: Timing belt

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Ah ok, thanks. Mines a 2011 which has done 36,700 miles, should I be looking at changing it soon?
Cuprabob
Posts: 5036
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:31 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Panoramic Roof, 19" Black Luganos, Vienna Leather, Parking Sensors, DAB, Dynaudio, Bluetooth, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Xenons
Location: S/W Scotland

Re: Timing belt

Post by Cuprabob »

Matty81 wrote:Ah ok, thanks. Mines a 2011 which has done 36,700 miles, should I be looking at changing it soon?
VW UK recommend that the belt and tensioner are changed at 5 years. While at it, it makes sense to fit a new water pump too.

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/serv ... elt-change" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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