CAM chain tensioners failing..... TSI engines.

**Antiplastix** · 12-11-2013, 08:58 PM

My TSI has never been serviced by a dealer and has a "Superchips" tune from new. It recently started the dreaded start up rattle. Rather than wait for the inevitable I bought this and found a good mechanic to fit it. It is worth the peace of mind.

HS Tuning - TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Update Kit - 06K109467K

**ryno_07** · 13-11-2013, 06:06 AM

It says it's an OEM part, does that mean it's the same part they use when they have been replacing the faulty tensioner?

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**Transporter** · 13-11-2013, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by ryno_07

It says it's an OEM part, does that mean it's the same part they use when they have been replacing the faulty tensioner?

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It refers to the OEM number and the description says "it is a new style tensioner".
They have to use the OEM as a reference otherwise you wouldn't know what to get.

**ryno_07** · 13-11-2013, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by Transporter

It refers to the OEM number and the description says "it is a new style tensioner".
They have to use the OEM as a reference otherwise you wouldn't know what to get.

Do you know if this would be better than the new one VW is using?

Thanks.

**Transporter** · 13-11-2013, 06:40 AM

I didn't use it, so I don't have the first hand experience with it. I would expect it to be better and to resolve the issue, if the fault was caused by only a tensioner.

**ryno_07** · 13-11-2013, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Transporter

I didn't use it, so I don't have the first hand experience with it. I would expect it to be better and to resolve the issue, if the fault was caused by only a tensioner.

Well, considering mine has been replaced with the "updated" model from VW i'll see how it goes and if i get the problem again i will consider this alternative. Thanks for making me aware of it.

**Transporter** · 13-11-2013, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by ryno_07

Well, considering mine has been replaced with the "updated" model from VW i'll see how it goes and if i get the problem again i will consider this alternative. Thanks for making me aware of it.

The VW updated part should be as good as or better than an aftermarket updated part. Time will tell.

**Guy_H** · 13-11-2013, 08:47 AM

We have built a few of these engines recently - just use the new factory updated version & you will be fine. We rev ours to over 7300 all the time under high load.

I'll see if I can get you a picture of the early & late versions.

**Transporter** · 13-11-2013, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Guy_H

We have built a few of these engines recently - just use the new factory updated version & you will be fine. We rev ours to over 7300 all the time under high load.

I'll see if I can get you a picture of the early & late versions.

Great info as always.