RE: Replacing the timing chain?

["Simpson, Chuck" <chuck.simpson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's not the timing chain itself that needs the replacement... it usually is
the timing chain guides and tensioner that need replacement.  Those guides
wear down and cause the nasty raspy sound the high-mileage VR6 makes.  Since
timing chains are cheap and do stretch a little over time, it usually is a
good idea to replace them with fresh parts while it is all apart.

-Chuck Simpson





-----Original Message-----
From: John A. Kilpatrick
To: ''jettaglx@igtc.com ' '
Sent: 10/18/2002 8:22 PM
Subject: Replacing the timing chain?

So yeah, I definitely need a new clutch.  So my baby will be going under
the
knife soon for that purpose.  I brought up a new flywheel, but the fact
is I
don't want it any less driveable.

However, the topic of the timing chain and the assorted bits came up.
The
guy at the shop couldn't remember doing it, and the guy at the
dealership
didn't think it was a part that is routinely replaced.  Any real reason
it
needs to be replaced?  I was always under the impression that it is a
lifetime part.

Thanks,
John



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