Quote: posted by BigAl on 01/03/2005 13:30:45
The current V5 and V6 engines have two chains at the back of the engine (gearbox side). There is no recommended service interval for them, problems with the chains are not unknown. Readers of Car Mechanics magazine will remember a Galaxy (VR6 engine) which recently had its cam chain break, causing an enormous amount of damage (>?1k parts alone). At least one member on here has had trouble with the chain guides wearing prematurely, I have not been able to find the posts relating to this since all posts prior to approx April 2004 have been deleted.
Is that definitely the same unit? I didnt think they make a sharan V6, so is it not a Ford sourced V6 unit in the galaxy?
Have to say I have heard of very little issue with the 24v 4motion unit, and judging buy the sheer numbers on autotrader alone, including very high milers, methinks its still a rarity to have problems.... worth checking tho i suppose, rather than have a silly bill...