timing chain

Looking at replacing the upper chain tensioners on my CAPA. I have seen others on here (Bobby) have replaced these in-situ. This will be my first time replacing a tensioner on an engine with a chain and I have two (fairly) stupid questions. - If I am to replace only the tensioner would I...

was about to get my 1.8tfsi booked in to have the tensioner and chain done, but of course it decided to go before then with no warning at all. Engine just about still runs, but starts shaking uncontrollably after about 2k revs and exhaust is popping. Guessing it’s skipped a few teeth after the...

Hi, I've been having to top up oil fairly regularly on my 2.0tfsi A3 for about a year now and I know they are oil guzzlers. However, it has been becoming more and more frequent in recent months with the low oil light coming on. My local garage cleaned off the bottom of the sump, had me drive...

Hi there, Looking for recommendations on garages/specialists that can do and have done the past the timing chain on my Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quattro. I'm based outside Edinburgh in Scotland so closer the better however I will travel if I need to. Thanks!

2008 Audi S5 4.2 FSi V8 Quattro 350bhp Phantom black pearl effect. Manual, 122k miles, full service history, well-maintained and looked after. I’ve owned it for the last seven years and made a couple of modifications. I have all of the documentation, including V5C vehicle logbook and both...

Hi all I’m looking for some advice, I have a 3L tdi CAPA engine and it’s currently out the car. The engine has 160,000 miles on it, i have read that at 200,000 miles the timing chain should be done. I have took the gearbox off and removed timing chain covers from the rear of the engine Can...

Gents, I have needed my Timing Chains sorting for a long time now. I have decided its time to bite the bullet and get it done. Easier said than done, I have only found 1 garage willing to do it. I prefer to gather a few quotes and then decide the best option Cost/Quality to see all the...

Hi guys, Prospective buyer for an A5 Coupe, 3.0 TDi (245) S-Tronic. Ideally a 2014/2015 face-lifted model with no more than circa 60k miles on the clock. I've done a fair bit of research and overall the 3 litre diesel does get a good write-up in terms of reliability, however the recurring...

Hey guys. i’m in need of some advice for my 1.8 b8. Timing chain has become slack and has rotated camshaft out of time by 90 degrees. car has been inspected by local audi. obviously car won’t start now due to damage to cyclinder head i presume. does anyone know how much this will cost to put...

Hello peeps, Ive just bought an s3 2007 which recently had a timing chain failure due to tensioner, now its currently having the both ends and stuff checked due to a really loud tapping sound. my question is that when i removed the cam follower which has 4 holes in the face of the follower, i...

I’ve just purchased a second hand v6 supercharged S5 (2013). I end up buying a front Grille and had it replaced from my local garage. He returned my car and said to me that the timing chain is going and the heldex system is bad as there’s a kick back when you full lock it. I took it to V.A.S.S...

A4 1.8 tfsi Bought private approx 4 years ago Only local garage services since 2011 (also due) Few weeks ago, EML came on for approx few days then went off again I am from Bolton Car started stalling (not normal) then really struggled to get uphill, managed to get to local garage who has had...

Hi all, Pretty sure I've got the dreaded cam chain rattle but having a slight disagreement with my local specialist. I've managed to record the sound a couple of times It does it mostly when the car has warmed up and on the Auto stop/start function. Not very often from cold. It's now doing...

Hello everyone I know there are a few of these threads already knocking around, so apologies for that. I have reviewed them and have a few more questions. The car in question is a 2010 Audi A3 2.0T FSI (CCZA) with 47,300 miles on the odometer. I purchased the car on 8 June with 46,131 miles on...