I Bought a $500 GTI with Broken Timing Chains, How BAD Is the Engine?
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 Published On Aug 7, 2022

Are VR6 timing chains really a problem? Today I buy a $500 MK4 GTI, the owner said the timing chains are bad. Well we find out if the timing chains are bad, and how much engine damage this VR6 engine has. This might be the worst VR6 engine damage I have ever seen. Its not all timing chain failure! So was this car really worth $500? #vr6 #humblemechanic #mk4 #gti #youtube

Thanks to Bryan from https://www.oneloveautogroup.com for connecting me on this car!

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