Used Volkswagen Taro Timing Chain

No — the Volkswagen Taro, sold in the UK during the late 1980s and 1990s, was a rebadged Toyota HiLux and used Toyota-derived petrol and diesel engines, all of which used a timing belt (cambelt) rather than a timing chain. If you are looking for a timing component for your Taro, you need a timing belt kit, not a timing chain. Search for 'Volkswagen Taro timing belt' or cross-reference the Toyota HiLux equivalent for your engine code, and speak to a breaker who can match the part to your registration.

All Taro variants — whether the 2.4 petrol or the 2.4 diesel — used a rubber timing belt driven by a toothed pulley system, which is standard for Toyota engines of that era. There is no timing chain on any version of this vehicle, so no used timing chain exists for it from a breaker. What you need is a timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulley kit, and your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) will confirm the exact specification required.

No — the Taro never had a timing chain to begin with, so there is no Taro timing chain to transfer to any other vehicle. If you are sourcing a timing chain for a different VW product such as a Transporter or Amarok, those are entirely different platforms with different engines, and you should search for that specific model. Always supply your engine code to the breaker, as that is the definitive guide to which timing components are compatible.

It is very unlikely — no production variant of the Volkswagen Taro used a timing chain, as all engines fitted to this model were Toyota units that relied on a timing belt. It is possible the breaker has misidentified the part or confused the Taro with another vehicle. We would recommend clarifying with the breaker that they are quoting for a timing belt assembly rather than a chain, and providing your engine code from the V5 to ensure the correct part is sourced.