I have the same car purchased in Denver in 06, live on the Western Slope, had the balance shaft done as preventive maint at 179k by a mechanic in Norwood Co when my timing belt was due, he said it was hanging by a shoe string. Would definitely inform new owner of the issue so he/she can start...
05 Passat B5.5 178k just about to break changed with timing belt
I was doing a search as to when to change my timing belt for the second time and came across this forum. It convinced me that I needed to be proactive and change the sprocket and or the oil pump. Called VW dealer, they were aware...
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