2001 Bora 4Motion timing chain

**moniker** · 29-10-2007, 09:29 PM

hi all.

I recently purchased a basically stock 2001 4Motion Bora, (so 2.8, 6sp)- approx 110,000 km.
I am under the impression these use a timing chain however one mechanic maintained the chain needs to be changed, usually about 90k.
I cannot find out at the moment if it was done, except all the services were done pretty much on the dot almost exclusively at a 'dealer'.

Nothing obvious in my manual indicates chain change is needed.
Ideas?

Also, car was lowered somewhere along the line (about 40mm I'd say) with different springs.
I reckon it suffers a little from bump steer when the rear goes over mild bumps.
Comments?
Is this a common issue?

Cheers,

Keith

**MRJZ** · 30-10-2007, 10:33 AM

its a chain, no u dont.

the mechanic is a fwit, to change a change costs double the amount for a belt, i rang up 3 vw dealers and 3 independants when someone said the same thing to me...

it needs to be changed every 200k,

**qsilverza** · 30-10-2007, 10:36 AM

Concur, the Americans on Vwvortex do it at about 100 000 Miles to be safe but you would easily get away with 200 000 Km's. Check which ones you have, you can probably more than likely change the ride height.

**BlackVr6ix** · 30-10-2007, 10:40 AM

To change the chain you need to remove the gearbox, clutch, flywheel, intake manifold, valve cover and the chain covers. i was quoted 10-12 hours work.

Dont need to do it unless its VERY noisy.

**moniker** · 30-10-2007, 07:32 PM

Hey thx guys, I think the dealer must have thought this engine had a belt when he said it should be changed at 90k kms.
Funny, he had the service history right there on the screen in front of him.

Hmm..