2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
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2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
Hi guys, needing some info regarding the changing of timing chain and tensioner on the 2.0tsi . Spoke to the workshop manager at vw Pmb, he says there is no particular time or mileage that the timing chain should be changed, he also said that if i were to change it would cost me in the region of 20k ? is this correct ? I also heard that there was a recall on the timing chain tensioner, any one heard of this? Anyways at 20k im seriously considering changing my car. If anyone has some insight on this please share ....
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Re: 2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
Go see Bosch on Greyling street, speak to Junaid.
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Re: 2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
Should cost around 4k with labour... if your engine number is after 224768 then you already have the revised unit
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Re: 2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
Thanks guys, will contact bosch regarding a price. What kind of mileage should it generally be replaced, my car only has 87000kms.
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Just being careful or is it giving a problem?mk2fanatic wrote:Thanks guys, will contact bosch regarding a price. What kind of mileage should it generally be replaced, my car only has 87000kms.
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UzziB wrote:Just being careful or is it giving a problem?mk2fanatic wrote:Thanks guys, will contact bosch regarding a price. What kind of mileage should it generally be replaced, my car only has 87000kms.
Jus trying to be careful, been hearing some horror stories involving bending valves etc, so taking some preventative measures, dont want to end up with a 50k bill for damaged valves and pistons.
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Re: 2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
I would definitely get this changed as a preventative measure. For piece of mind get the guides, chains etc replaced as well.mk2fanatic wrote:UzziB wrote:Just being careful or is it giving a problem?mk2fanatic wrote:Thanks guys, will contact bosch regarding a price. What kind of mileage should it generally be replaced, my car only has 87000kms.
Jus trying to be careful, been hearing some horror stories involving bending valves etc, so taking some preventative measures, dont want to end up with a 50k bill for damaged valves and pistons.
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Re: 2.0 tsi timing chain, when, how much ?
I don't know much about VW timing chains but BMW, Mercedes, Toyota and Nissan all have engines since the stone age that ran timing chains and they were only replaced when they start to make rattle noises. I know of Toyotas and some Nissan Almeras that are running original internals hitting the 600k on the odo and no timing chain issues. Just use a good quality oil.
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It is the dodgy cam chain tensioner that fails without any warning on the golf 6 gti and that can lead to major damage. tensioner that VW stocks now has been revised.HendrikCTI wrote:I don't know much about VW timing chains but BMW, Mercedes, Toyota and Nissan all have engines since the stone age that ran timing chains and they were only replaced when they start to make rattle noises. I know of Toyotas and some Nissan Almeras that are running original internals hitting the 600k on the odo and no timing chain issues. Just use a good quality oil.
My runx rsi had close to 300000km on the clock and chain and tensioner was not replaced at all.
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Anybody in JHB that can quote me a price on this?
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Price is crazy for this.
Can buy a cheap run around for the price of this service
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Where else can I get a quote in JHB north. The Labour alone is R5k with the quotes I got.
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Hey bud,Hoosier Daddy wrote:Should cost around 4k with labour... if your engine number is after 224768 then you already have the revised unit
How sure are you with regards to the engines after 224768 having the revised tensioner? I have contacted my local VW dealerships and VWSA but they were unable to let me know which tensioner was fitted on my car. You have me worried now as my engine number is in the 197xxx range.
Does R4k include all parts and labour?
Thanks in advance
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BMWTimeShifter wrote:Hey bud,Hoosier Daddy wrote:Should cost around 4k with labour... if your engine number is after 224768 then you already have the revised unit
How sure are you with regards to the engines after 224768 having the revised tensioner? I have contacted my local VW dealerships and VWSA but they were unable to let me know which tensioner was fitted on my car. You have me worried now as my engine number is in the 197xxx range.
Does R4k include all parts and labour?
Thanks in advance
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Bank manager will laugh at meNHB_R wrote:BMWTimeShifter wrote:Hey bud,Hoosier Daddy wrote:Should cost around 4k with labour... if your engine number is after 224768 then you already have the revised unit
How sure are you with regards to the engines after 224768 having the revised tensioner? I have contacted my local VW dealerships and VWSA but they were unable to let me know which tensioner was fitted on my car. You have me worried now as my engine number is in the 197xxx range.
Does R4k include all parts and labour?
Thanks in advance
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I have the TSB bru so I'm pretty sureTimeShifter wrote:Bank manager will laugh at meNHB_R wrote:BMWTimeShifter wrote:Hey bud,Hoosier Daddy wrote:Should cost around 4k with labour... if your engine number is after 224768 then you already have the revised unit
How sure are you with regards to the engines after 224768 having the revised tensioner? I have contacted my local VW dealerships and VWSA but they were unable to let me know which tensioner was fitted on my car. You have me worried now as my engine number is in the 197xxx range.
Does R4k include all parts and labour?
Thanks in advance
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If I recall correctly it means Technical Service BulletinNHB_R wrote:TSB?
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Hi bud,Hoosier Daddy wrote:I have the TSB bru so I'm pretty sureTimeShifter wrote:Bank manager will laugh at meNHB_R wrote:BMWTimeShifter wrote: Hey bud,
How sure are you with regards to the engines after 224768 having the revised tensioner? I have contacted my local VW dealerships and VWSA but they were unable to let me know which tensioner was fitted on my car. You have me worried now as my engine number is in the 197xxx range.
Does R4k include all parts and labour?
Thanks in advance
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Does that mean that VW will cover the cost?
Would you please be so kind as to send me a copy to TimeShifter016@gmail.com
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I too would like a copy please?
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Have it on Whatsapp and I'm in training today bru, PM me your numbers. Unfortunately, it's not a public TSB so VW won't cover the cost
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Send to timeshifter, he will forward it to me.Hoosier Daddy wrote:Have it on Whatsapp and I'm in training today bru, PM me your numbers. Unfortunately, it's not a public TSB so VW won't cover the cost
Thanks