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Old 02-11-2004 | 03:08 PM
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iv got a mk5 rs2000 with 55k on the clock ive been told off the previous owner that the timing chain needs to be changed at 60k is this true the engine is sweet as a nut no rattles what so ever
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Old 02-11-2004 | 04:19 PM
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Don't bother til 90,000-100,000 at least....be very careful if you're doing it yourself they can be a b**tard to time up....www.rs2000-16v.co.uk is a decent site for info...

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Old 02-11-2004 | 04:26 PM
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Thats rubbish mate. i dont think there is a serice time for the chain. if there is on its more like 120k.


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Old 02-11-2004 | 06:56 PM
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yeah it should last the lifetime of the engine, if its not making any noises then i wouldn't bother
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Old 02-11-2004 | 07:40 PM
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i wouldn,t bother changing a timing chain till it starts to rattle,even then they can go on for ages
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Old 02-11-2004 | 08:30 PM
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cheers for that lads youve put my mind at rest
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