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Thread: Timing chain and tensioner discussion and issues

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    Quote Originally Posted by XFJET View Post
    i would pull the rubber plug off the cover and verify you got the right tensioner before going further
    I called the mechanic yesterday and asked if he could confirm that the new engine has the revised timing chain tensioner. He informed me that if you remove the inspection cover plug, it will develop a an oil leak over time. This has been confirmed in the following YouTube video in the comments section under the user "Lynx Star Automotive":



    Is this true? It's not like he is too lazy to check as the engine isn't in the car yet, how hard is it to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry off the rubber plug! Are there any other ways to verify? This is seriously stressing me out! I don't want to fork out another $5k down the line...
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    Just fit the new plug and there should be no leak.

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    Hey guys,

    Just wanted some quick advice. Im looking to upgrade my timing chain tensioner before anything goes wrong. My question is it important to replace the guides and chains aswell (MK6 GTI 2.0L) or is just the tensioner enough to resolve any future issues.

    Thanks

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    Depends how many K’s you have and whether you are planning on keeping the car for long?


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    Hey Reedy,

    Yep ! Will keeping it for at-least 2-3 years . Its at about 85,000 km so relatively low for its age and has been well serviced and maintained by the previous owner. Already caught the mod bug and bought some bolt-ons along with Stage 1 so would like it to be as reliable as it can be. I have heard the timing chain itself can get stretched in some cases so thats why I was considering the extra $300 I have been quoted to get both the guides and chains along with tensioner done. Just for reference i got quoted $850 for just tensioner and $1150 for the lot (VW Village) and was wondering if this is roughly the price to get it done.

    Thanks for your help
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    Timing chain and tensioner discussion and issues

    Do it all for that price, it cost me $2000 for the lot. Chains are good for at least 200000klms unless they get noisy.


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    Last edited by Reedy; 08-11-2017 at 05:59 AM.
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    Timing chains don't stretch as such, they wear. The wear at the pivots can eventually elongate the chain which gives the impression that it has been 'stretched'. There's a good explanation here:
    AGCO Automotive Repair Service - Baton Rouge, LA - Detailed Auto Topics - Timing Chain Problems I
    Sports02 if your car has 85K on the odo with a good maintenance record I wouldn't be too concerned about replacing the chain with that many km. Sure it wouldn't hurt, however keep in mind the sprockets wear too, so if you replace the chain do you go to replace all of the components of the timing mechanism... Where do you stop

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    Thanks for your help guys. Might skip on the chain but just concerned about the plastic guides. Are they a maintenance item or should they also be good till at least 150k-200k? Would prefer to put the $300 into downpipe fund if the chains and guide are not an essential replacement
    Last edited by sports02; 08-11-2017 at 08:35 AM.
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    Guides and chains are good.


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