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Chain or belt?

Is the latest Golf GTI 2.0 petrol engine chain cam? Is it exactly the same engine in the Audi TT and VW Scirrocco?

Asked on 27 April 2011 by harrydog

Answered by Honest John
No. Belt. The 1.8TSI 160 is chain.
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