Cam chain tensioner replacement.. not sure if needed..

[Sirocco20348]

Hello,

EDIT: Sorry the title should refer to the gasket for the tensioner.

I usually change things when I know they are gone.

I am about to change my valve cover gasket because I have oil in the spark plug wells when I change the plugs..., and I have read that while I am doing that I should really do the Cam Chain tensioner gasket and half moon as I have the cover off.

Is there a sure fire way to identify if this needs replacing? Or should I just change it anyway? I am procrastinating over changing it as I need to order the gasket and the special VW tool.

What are peoples experiences.

Thanks.

[Sirocco20348]

This is probably the cheapest price for the special tool. ~$15
Unless someone knows of a cheaper place locally...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-VW-Timi...63c7d4&vxp=mtr



And for the gasket... roughly $15 inclusive of shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDI-VW-ENGI...6b6d6d&vxp=mtr

[h100vw]

This is probably the cheapest price for the special tool. ~$15
Unless someone knows of a cheaper place locally...

Audi VW Timing Cam Chain Adjuster Tensioner Holder Holding Tool EB0025 | eBay



And for the gasket... roughly $15 inclusive of shipping.

Audi VW Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Gasket 058198217 | eBay

I would leave them unless they are leaking.

Gavin

[Sirocco20348]

I would leave them unless they are leaking.

Gavin

Thanks Gav!

Ill inspect the gasket area closely when I'm in the engine bay next.

[Golf Loon]

Sorry Gav.
Id do that Gasket and half moon when you do the rocker cover gasket.
Noone ever does and they always leak.

[quattro5v]

Sorry Gav.
Id do that Gasket and half moon when you do the rocker cover gasket.
Noone ever does and they always leak.

Is a pain in the backside to change both on, and off the car. I'd leave it unless it was leaking...

[h100vw]

Sorry Gav.
Id do that Gasket and half moon when you do the rocker cover gasket.
Noone ever does and they always leak.

No worries Matt, I haven't got leaks from mine on the Polo and haven't changed them, in fact I re-used the old ones . Maybe I am just lucky

Although, I did make sure they were spotless and cleaned off the head and tensioner with brake cleaner.

Gavin

[Sirocco20348]

Thanks Guys

[JustCruisn]

Sorry Gav.
Id do that Gasket and half moon when you do the rocker cover gasket.
Noone ever does and they always leak.

I have the half moon replaced every year, its always leaking.