Did all mk2 engines have belts?
I have a 1.6 CL 4+ E - it’s a very early 1986
I’ve not long had the car but looking at the engine, the cover is a metal one - just wondered if some were chain driven?
Thanks
Nope, as far as I know, all mk2 engines have belts.
VW only started using chains on the mk3 for the VR engines.
Crikey, I have a folder of history and no sign of a belt change
Might want to look into that one!
I highly doubt it's never been done, but definitely pop off the cover and have a look.
See if you can manually wind the engine over until you can see some markings on the belt.
If it's VW marked/there is none and the belt looks worn, the chances are you could be on a wing and a prayer!
Generally speaking, whenever I get a car, I'll swap out the belt if I've got no history/evidence of it being done recently.
For the hundred or so it costs, it's well worth it for piece of mind.
Thank you and yes, booked in for next Friday for it’s MOT and cambelt
Original belt
Once every 40 years or 54000 miles
I have pics but not enough posts yet
Original belt
Once every 40 years or 54000 miles
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The belt is in remarkably good condition considering- it’s showing signs of splitting!
I will post the pics here when I can