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Camshafts in the wind

I really like the idea of gear train driven camshafts instead of belts or chains, since it obviously makes the engines virtually bomb-proof - a pity more manufacturers don't go down this route, although I can easily imagine why they don't. However, could you please clarify from your FAQ section - "some VWs have gear train driven camshafts rather than belts or chains" - so which engines/ cars have these please? And since Audi also share many engines within VAG ranges, which Audis also have them please?

Asked on 10 October 2009 by

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The 5.0 litre V10 diesel in the Touareg and Phaeton and the most recent 2.5 litre 5 cylinder diesel (half the V10) in the Touareg and T5.

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