Change your Volkswagen Corrado Timing Belt every 60,000 miles to avoid major engine damage. You may want to change the Volkswagen Corrado Timing belt tensioner and idler pulley at the same time.
The Volkswagen Corrado timing belt tensioner should be replaced along with the timing belt every 60,000 miles or at the manufacturers recommended replacement mileage. The Volkswagen Corrado timing belt tensioner keeps pressure on the timing belt so the timing belt does not jump teeth and cause damage to the Volkswagen Corrado valve train. The timing belt pulley and the bearing should also be replaced at the same time.
Check the Volkswagen Corrado Timing Chain every 90,000 miles for wear. When replacing the timing chain, be sure to change the Volkswagen Corrado tensioner and guide rails.
Timing Chain Tensioner
Most timing chain tensioners are hydraulic and are used to take up the slack in the timing chain. The hydraulic types of tensioner use oil pressure to apply pressure to the timing chain. When replacing the timing chain assembly it is always a good idea to replace the timing chain tensioner, the rollers and the timing gears. The Timing chain and tensioner does wear out over time and does require replacement. The replacement intervals vary and you should see your owner’s manual for the replacement recommendations.