VW VR6 twin-chain cambelt

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Thu 9 May 2002 11:14
VW VR6 twin-chain cambelt - Roger Jones
In the Saturday Telegraph on 27 April, HJ said "The twin-chain systems on VW VR6s and smaller Nissans can stretch and break". As the owner of a Mk III VR6 Golf with 25,000 miles on the clock, I'd be grateful for any further advice or information about this. One would think that normal servicing procedures should take care of any risks, but perhaps extra measures are called for.
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Thu 9 May 2002 12:16
VW VR6 twin-chain cambelt - David Lacey
With a Nissan, yes, I'd worry but with the excellent engineering built into the VW, I wouldn't be unduly worried Roger.

Any unusual mechanical noise should be investigated, this goes without saying.
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Thu 9 May 2002 12:37
VW VR6 twin-chain cambelt - Honestjohn
The advice came from VW specialists and VW fanatics Wheelbase of Hersham (see good garage guide or go to www.wheelbase.uk.com ). With the exception of the (huge) cylinder head gasket I had previously thought VR6s to be bullet-proof. They were (almost) in the VR6 Vento racing series a few years ago (the only way VW could offload VR6 Ventos). But age doesn't seem to be kind to them. The otherwise fantastic 190bhp 2.9 Corrado VR6 is also proving itself to be prone to electronics problems.

HJ
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Thu 9 May 2002 16:07
VW VR6 twin-chain cambelt - Big Vern
VR6
Vento racing series a few years ago (the only way VW
could offload VR6 Ventos).


They were a popular Q-car, saw many people caught out speeding by navey blue VR6 vento that looked very plain even with the BBS alloys, not so plain when the blue strobes started though :o)
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