S3 1.8t boost problem / should apply to other 1.8t VAG motors

[h100vw]

No need to change the main one from removal of the cover?

They usually come as a pair.

Gavin

[schwartza3]

do the whole set incl half moon seal

[IanPGonzaga]

A.k.a timing chain tensioner gasket?

AUDI 058198217, gasket set for chain: Cart Part Info

[IanPGonzaga]

ok so changed all 4 coil packs to the TFSI (07K905715F) ones that sit a little bit taller and went for a drive... BOOOOO i still had hesitation and it felt worse.... scanned and the error moved to cylinder 4!

WTF?

so i thought i had a dodgy set of TFSI coil packs - opened the bonnet and the connector wasn't pushed in properly. ha!

so plugged it in and got going.

running super smooth now all the way up to red line
no sign of hesitation and logged for boost leaks using VCDS - requested and actual look good! car feels great!!! super stoked with that as i was about to bail on the car if that wasn't successful! lol


now... to get this SKC business sorted out...

[drucejnr]

Did you also get the TFSI "mounting plate"? It just bolts on to the rocker and ensures that the coilpacks don't jump out or move

[IanPGonzaga]

yep got the spacers from a local dealer (approx. $40) and grinded them down so they sit flush on the cam cover.