Re: VR6 Maintenance

["Michael & Carmen Keith" <mikeandcarmen@pdq.net>]

The VR6 has a timing chain.

I'm not sure about maintenance schedules other than oil changes, & I don't
have my owner's manual handy.

At the risk of stating the obvious; BUY THE GLX!

Michael Keith
'98 Jetta GLX
'85 Golf SCCA ITB/DSP
-----Original Message-----
From: Jesse Hustad <hustadj@pr.erau.edu>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Cc: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Friday, September 25, 1998 3:14 PM
Subject: VR6 Maintenance


>
>Could someone tell me what the maintenance schedule looks like for the
>VR6 motor? Does it have a timing belt or chain? Is there a major 60K
>service?
>
>I am using this information to make a decision on whether or not to get a
>GLX. I am also looking at an Accord EX, yeah yeah I know they aren't as
>fun to drive but they do hold their value well and they are pretty nice.
>THe thing about the Hondas is that they have a timing belt that needs
>replacement at 60K.
>
>Jess