Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
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Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
Gents, I need some advice.
My polo is currently on 140000km, I have read on some timing chain failures and have a few questions.
What is recommended mileage to have the chain replaced ?
What other component do I replace when doing the chain ?
Goldwagen parts or OEM ?
Anyone that has done theirs, and is able to recommend someone in JHB to replace mine ? I think the dealership will be crazy expensive.
Regards,
My polo is currently on 140000km, I have read on some timing chain failures and have a few questions.
What is recommended mileage to have the chain replaced ?
What other component do I replace when doing the chain ?
Goldwagen parts or OEM ?
Anyone that has done theirs, and is able to recommend someone in JHB to replace mine ? I think the dealership will be crazy expensive.
Regards,
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
In all honesty have only seen maybe one fail due to non service.
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
Shouldn't this be treated the same as a cambelt replacement on other cars (even though it 'should' last longer)?
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
@ G60 , contact details? i need some issues checked out on my car
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
Thanks Morne,
I appreciate the feedback.
I appreciate the feedback.
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
How do I set the timing chain of a polo vivo 1.4
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
you will need the tool to lock the cams in place as there are no marks on the pulleys etc
we bought the tool from diesel electric, King Tony for about R1300.00 IIRC
we bought the tool from diesel electric, King Tony for about R1300.00 IIRC
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
Hi guys. When must a vw vivo timing chain be replaced. And can anyone tell me what warning light has popped up by the service bar. It says 1200km to service, followed by an 18 and then a green clock which shows 10 to 2 means. Any help will be appreciated
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
I don't think there's a quoted replacement period for the chain other than when it gets noisy.... could just replace it at 180-200k km as a precautionary measure.
"18" refers to 18 days remaining of the 1 yr period since the last service....... a car service interval is dicated by either mileage travelled eg every 15k km or should run to a max of 1 yr from the previous service....whichever comes first. Clock is just an indicator of time
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
Like it has been said.
service intervals display as insp or oil. oil is set on 15000km or 365days , insp is set to 30000km or 720 days. Your cluster I just informing you that service time is close but check you book too as sometimes the service reminders have been set wrong.
Timing chain is supposed to be maintenance free. There is no specific time to replace it but if you really want to start looking at doing it from about 150000km.
service intervals display as insp or oil. oil is set on 15000km or 365days , insp is set to 30000km or 720 days. Your cluster I just informing you that service time is close but check you book too as sometimes the service reminders have been set wrong.
Timing chain is supposed to be maintenance free. There is no specific time to replace it but if you really want to start looking at doing it from about 150000km.
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IT IS NOT UNSAFE IT IS OLD SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!
ALDO IS THE MAN WITH A GUN.
THATS HOW WE ROLL [SAINT-J]
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
Hi Guys
We have a VW Polo Vivo 1.4 2013 model and needs his 180000km service do we need to replace the timing chain?
We have a VW Polo Vivo 1.4 2013 model and needs his 180000km service do we need to replace the timing chain?
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
I suggest you do it, our company Vivo had FSH with agents, tensioner gave up at 190000km, ended up with 8 bent valves etc.
change water pump whilst you there as well
change water pump whilst you there as well
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
My vivo is 239500 km and I've never changed the timing chain,I was told at vw to change it at 250000 or 300000 or when its making ruddle noise,I also service the car every 9000 km,performance wise the car is perfect
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Re: Polo Vivo Timing Chain Replacement
The only problem is aircon and it's not the gas I was told to replace the aircon compressor anyone who knows about the quote to fix the problem