Does A Volkswagen Golf Have A Timing Belt Or Chain. 20180817 Unfortunately its chain driven while the small Golf EA211 1214 TSI and all Diesel EA288 do come with a toothed belt. 20080306 You do have a chain in your vr6.
Turn engine in normal direction of rotation unless otherwise stated. 20170503 DO NOT turn crankshaft or camshaft when timing belt removed. Some Volkswagens for example have a timing chain instead.
The 18L Turbocharged engine in the Golf has a timing chain.
Just keep in mind that even though the chain may last a lifetime other components may not. Thats one of the main reasons chains have replaced belts in high-displacement engines. However in the past you have mentioned that the cam drive and pulleys on some models are suspect but the later models now have chain drives. I am receiving mixed messages.
