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Old 10-02-2013, 01:59 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Thenorm View Post
i always assumed chains were lifetime parts and belts were the only ones needed frequent (100k mile) changing. learned something new
Technically the chains are a lifetime assembly, according to VW - they're intended to last beyond the warranty period. The RSI is 100k miles. My VR6 had 213k on it, and I"m gonna assume that it/they were never changed.
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