Timing belt - Polo 02

Fabo

Hi

does anyone know if the vw polo 02 has a timing belt and when should you change it ? when i open the bonnet the belt is not visible as in other polos..

thanks

andyseadog

what engine is it?

i think some of the 3 cylinder petrols are chain driven

Nissan doctor

Fabo wrote: »

Hi

does anyone know if the vw polo 02 has a timing belt and when should you change it ? when i open the bonnet the belt is not visible as in other polos..

thanks

The timing belt is never visible.

As above, the 1.2, 3 cylinders engines are chain driven.

Fabo

yep 3 cyclinder. thanks for the advice. great to not have to worry about belts.

Nissan doctor

Fabo wrote: »

yep 3 cyclinder. thanks for the advice. great to not have to worry about belts.

I'd be more nervous having that engine then a belt driven one. The VAG 3 cylinder is very troublesome, especially with the chains/tensioners.

Fabo

well ive 90k mileage on mine but havent had any probs yet. do you think i should get it checked out ?

Nonoperational

Ahh nothing really if it's going ok and not rattling or anything. My mother has one for years and it's still going perfectly.

Keep the oil topped up and fresh would probably help alright.

Wolverine_1999

Same engine as in the Ibiza's as well. The chain seems to jump out of a tooth or two causing trouble.

Well maintained/looked after and I'm sure it won't be a problem.

Fabo

thanks lads