I paid $950 for my local Audi dealer to replace the chain tensioner, plastic guides, and timing cover plate in my 2010 Mk6 GTI (at only 4yrs old and 55,000km mind you!!). Basically everything timing related except for the timing chain was replaced (they advised the chain itself was ok, but in hindsight I wish I had changed it).
if you are wondering why I used an Audi dealer instead of VW....several reasons:
1) Several bad experiences with the VW dealership previously.
2) This Audi dealership were servicing my car due to point #1 above.
3) My brother worked at this Audi dealership at the time (in Sales) so I felt comfortable leaving my car there.
They also broke my dipstick tube while doing this work which was another $200 odd to replace. The dipstick tube is plastic and gets brittle over time, and its in the area they need to work - so yours might break too.
I would bank on $1,500-$1,700 or so to replace everything including the chain. Also keep in mind that as part of the timing chain replacement they will have to do an oil change, so you are paying for a minor service in addition to the work.
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