First VW, first forum post

[R3666]

Hi All,

time to introduce myself - I have been reading many a forum thread here since getting my VW 2 months ago, but just joined up last night.

I am now the proud owner of a MY10.5 R36 wagon in black. Purchased it to replace the wife's old A4 quattro wagon but after acquainting myself with the thing for the last 2 months, she has now been relegated to my 3.0R B-spec liberty and I am keeping the R36 for myself.

Just been doing some research as the 90k service is due soon, apologies in advance if I start posting questions that have been answered many times before.

the first thing that is confusing me is the timing belt/chain situation. the service book definitely says "toothed belt for camshaft drive renewed V6 Passat" under the scope of service section of the service schedule, however i was under the impression it had a timing chain? is this a different belt to the normal timing belt, or does this instruction in the service book apply to a different engine (V6 diesel perhaps)?

I have other service questions but I should probably post them in the correct section of the forum.......

cheers,
Damian

[AdamD]

Welcome to VWW Damian, and congrats on "acquiring" your wife's R36. They're a fantastic car!