Can i swap a timing belt from a 1996 VW Passat VR6 to a 1998 VW Passat VR6

Asked by McKenzie Oct 31, 2014 at 03:17 PM about the 1996 Volkswagen Passat 4 Dr GLX V6 Sedan

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Christopher answered 9 years ago

VR6 engines don't have timing belts. They have chains, on the flywheel side of the engine. The transmission gets removed for service if its ever necessary.

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