Timing Chain change...

[cicca_294]

so basically, my chains got to a new height of noisiness today,
pretty sure there on there last legs.

sooo....
is anyone keen to change them?
more than happy to pay, like real money,
its just, i wanted to watch/help,wanted to learn as much as i could, and the local shop doesnt really like the idea of me hanging around and watching...

again, ill pay money,...
more focused on the learning bit..

[peedman]

Can I just say that unless u have all the tools, doing it diy is a huge pain. It sucks having to start and stop buying tools or equipment so make sure u have it all before u start.

If u buy a bentley manual u can follow the guide and get it done in a weekend as long as u have a helper

[cicca_294]

Can I just say that unless u have all the tools, doing it diy is a huge pain. It sucks having to start and stop buying tools or equipment so make sure u have it all before u start.

If u buy a bentley manual u can follow the guide and get it done in a weekend as long as u have a helper

yeah i saw you did it yourself,
im just a bit new around these engines, but do you think its really do-able for a newbie?

[Ben J]

Do some research and if after a while you feel confident enough to make an attempt its probably do-able. It does look like quite a daunting job though, and messing up timing would definately not be good. I'd probably try myself, but would read over any DIY's i could find a few times first and find out what can go wrong. Also have a bently manual which I'm sure could come in handy.

Anyway plenty of knowledgable people on here who would probably be happy to give advice should you run into trouble.

[peedman]

Timing is hard to mess up once u line the cams up and lock them in place. The difficulty lies in having to remove the gearbox to get to the lower timing chains. It just takes patience and some muscle power to get everything off in such a tight space. If i were to do it again i would take the entire radiator support out (esp if you dont have a hoist) but that means disconnecting a/c lines and water lines.

Here is a diy on vortex that we browsed when we got stuck:

VWVortex.com - DIY - Replacing timing chains, tensioners and guides on a 12v VR6

[ryana89]

I've never even seen a VR6 in real life but I can vouch for what was said above about Bentley manuals.
A Bentley Manual will tell you HOW to do the job and should Illustrate every single piece of metal/equipment that your going to see in the engine or problem your addressing too.

GermanAutoParts.com

Thats the best place to buy the manual from IMO.
All 996 pages of manual informing you on every aspect of your car.

[Golf Loon]

Lots of labour, get the chain kit from the us and the proper sealant from VW, anything else will leak.
If you are not sure, get an experienced workshop to do the job.
Happy to do it for you at Camden GTI in Campbelltown, and give you a courtesy car if required. Call for a quote if you wish.