Timing Chains on VR6

[stephen8512]

Hey guys

So I'll be looking at changing the timing chain on the Vento real soon but can someone shed some light as to what sort of timing chains I would need to get if I want to change them on my VR6?

There's a "single upper chain" and "dual upper chain"? I'm only having a guess in thinking that the dual upper chain is for later model VR6's i.e OBDII?

The vento is a '95 but the VR6 is from a '97 golf as far as I'm aware?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

[cliftronix]

The single upper chain is the later model cars if it was a 97 it would most definitely be the single row, earlier had the dual.
This is the kit i used when i did my single chain row vr.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_III--VR6_12v/Engine/Timing/ES11605/

[stephen8512]

Ah cheers mate. Whats the difference between this one :

https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_III--VR6_12v/Engine/Timing/ES2778109/

and the one you got? Is it just because the link above uses all Genuine VW parts?

[Mk3 AAA]

ECS is probably the way to go, engine is later model, if in doubt use engine number as reference (ECS will have engine number ranges for the different kits). I can dig a picture up with the rocker cover off if you like, won't be until tomorrow night though.

[cliftronix]

Yeah that is the genuine kit, not really necessary imo. There is also a "ultimate" timing chain kit which comes with new hardware for the guides, again no really necessary as all the pins and bolts should be fine to be reused.

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[Mk3 AAA]

Here you go...
THAT is the inside of your engine (7 years ago).



THAT is the donor car...

[stephen8512]

Ah awesome thanks Joe!

That maroon MK3 looked the goods back in its heyday! Quite clean!

[hamza]

on a side note, how was ECS on postage?