When it starts to get noisey or car dificult to start. You need to remove the o/s engine mounting, remove timing chain cover, remove sump, you need to remove crankshaft sensor, fit crankshaft locking pin in its place. remove rear camshaft cover plates, insert locking plates. You need to change chain/ tensioner and guides. not a job for in experienced person as engine support brace and special tools needed
if its 2002 /2003 with timing chain get the updated tensioner and new chain fitted before it jumps as these do at 50,000!
The Volkswagen 1198cc 3-cylinder engines (55, 64, 60 and 70PS) have a timing chain.
timing chain
timing chain
They don't have a belt they have a chain... so no worries
it has a timing chain
Chain, not bel
could you display a diagram of a timing chain for vw polo 1.2 12 valve
there is no timing belt so no need to change. i took mine to a garage for the same thing expecting a hefty bill but was pleasantly surprised to find out it didnt need changing ....i think he said it was a chain or something 1
there is a timing chain on the car no belt.
It has a belt. Change every 5 years or 60k. Dont forget to change the pulleys also
Change at 60,000 miles.