G6 gti timing chain tensioner issues

[Balls]

I did mine Oct 2012
I paid R4272 parts and labour incl.
The following parts were bought.

Part numbers:

Old part number for tensioner was 06H 109 467 AB (12-12-11 and earlier)
New part number for tensioner is 06K 109 467 K (13-12-11 and later)

Old part number for cover: 06H 109 210Q
New part number for cover: 06K 109 210

Sealant needed for sealing cover: D 174 003 A2

Was that at VW?

[rodga]

I did mine Oct 2012
I paid R4272 parts and labour incl.
The following parts were bought.

Part numbers:

Old part number for tensioner was 06H 109 467 AB (12-12-11 and earlier)
New part number for tensioner is 06K 109 467 K (13-12-11 and later)

Old part number for cover: 06H 109 210Q
New part number for cover: 06K 109 210

Sealant needed for sealing cover: D 174 003 A2

done through VW?

[aslam]

Yep.

Tavcor VW. Invoice at home.

[rodga]

cool

[Balls]

Yep.

Tavcor VW. Invoice at home.

So R1500 anywhere else

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[De@n]

That's not bad aslam.
So will this reduce the risk or cancel out?

[Belix]

Nah, have heard of same story with new version tensioner, so reduce, not cancel

[De@n]

Nah, have heard of same story with new version tensioner, so reduce, not cancel

LOL.
Lucky packet style. So if its not an issue wait for it. This is not cool.

[aslam]

That's not bad aslam.
So will this reduce the risk or cancel out?

Well, been running almost 2 years with this setup and no issue. And if you look at how that revised tensioner work then you can see what it does when oil level/pressure is low.
Also knowing I was going to keep the car, I took the plunge and did the replacement.

[Balls]

You will be fine with the revised tensioner, it fixes the flaw on the first one that causes it to fail and the chain to skip teeth.
The 2011+ cars have the revised tensioner. That revised tensioner is specifically designed not to fail like the original one.

You can have the tensioner changed, the part is R1200+- for the revised tensioner. There are special tools required though such as the one to hold the crankshaft.

It is a case of wear on the original tensioner, it is not random lucky packet style.

Same as the cam follower issue on the 5. It is caused by wear, eventually when it wears out completely you break stuff.

If you are really worried spend a couple thousand and replace it with the revised tensioner regardless of model year.

[aslam]

You will be fine with the revised tensioner, it fixes the flaw on the first one that causes it to fail and the chain to skip teeth.
The 2011+ cars have the revised tensioner. That revised tensioner is specifically designed not to fail like the original one.

You can have the tensioner changed, the part is R1200+- for the revised tensioner. There are special tools required though such as the one to hold the crankshaft.

It is a case of wear on the original tensioner, it is not random lucky packet style.

Same as the cam follower issue on the 5. It is caused by wear, eventually when it wears out completely you break stuff.

If you are really worried spend a couple thousand and replace it with the revised tensioner regardless of model year.

[De@n]

You will be fine with the revised tensioner, it fixes the flaw on the first one that causes it to fail and the chain to skip teeth.
The 2011+ cars have the revised tensioner. That revised tensioner is specifically designed not to fail like the original one.

You can have the tensioner changed, the part is R1200+- for the revised tensioner. There are special tools required though such as the one to hold the crankshaft.

It is a case of wear on the original tensioner, it is not random lucky packet style.

Same as the cam follower issue on the 5. It is caused by wear, eventually when it wears out completely you break stuff.

If you are really worried spend a couple thousand and replace it with the revised tensioner regardless of model year.

Thank you.
I will take that plunge and do it if I decide to keep the car in the next 2 months.

[rodga]

You will be fine with the revised tensioner, it fixes the flaw on the first one that causes it to fail and the chain to skip teeth.
The 2011+ cars have the revised tensioner. That revised tensioner is specifically designed not to fail like the original one.

You can have the tensioner changed, the part is R1200+- for the revised tensioner. There are special tools required though such as the one to hold the crankshaft.

It is a case of wear on the original tensioner, it is not random lucky packet style.

Same as the cam follower issue on the 5. It is caused by wear, eventually when it wears out completely you break stuff.

If you are really worried spend a couple thousand and replace it with the revised tensioner regardless of model year.

is it the one on the left in the pic u posted?

[Balls]

Right

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[rodga]

Right

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u mean the one on the right??




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[Balls]

Right

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u mean the one on the right??




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[Belix]

Think I'll have mine changed next service. Asked last time and dealer said to leave it until it needs changing...

[Ettie70]

If anyone is interested... I have a brand new revised tensioner and the crank pulley bolt for sale.. make me a offer... Im selling my car so wont be needed anymore

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[Belix]

Right

u mean the one on the right??

Right

Part numbers:
Old part number for tensioner was 06H 109 467 AB (12-12-11 and earlier)
New part number for tensioner is 06K 109 467 K (13-12-11 and later)

Old part number for cover: 06H 109 210Q
New part number for cover: 06K 109 210

Sealant needed for sealing cover: D 174 003 A2

According to the part numbers on the top, the revised one would be the one on the left, no?

[Balls]

Right

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[nemesis20v]

The tensioner on the LEFT is the correct one. Ettie70 is selling this one!

[Zubair]

I did mine Oct 2012
I paid R4272 parts and labour incl.
The following parts were bought.

Part numbers:

Old part number for tensioner was 06H 109 467 AB (12-12-11 and earlier)
New part number for tensioner is 06K 109 467 K (13-12-11 and later)Old part number for cover: 06H 109 210Q
New part number for cover: 06K 109 210

Sealant needed for sealing cover: D 174 003 A2

So according to the above if the motor was built( not car sold) in roughly 2012, they have the tensioners revised so no need to stress

[aslam]

I did mine Oct 2012
I paid R4272 parts and labour incl.
The following parts were bought.

Part numbers:

Old part number for tensioner was 06H 109 467 AB (12-12-11 and earlier)
New part number for tensioner is 06K 109 467 K (13-12-11 and later)Old part number for cover: 06H 109 210Q
New part number for cover: 06K 109 210

Sealant needed for sealing cover: D 174 003 A2

So according to the above if the motor was built( not car sold) in roughly 2012, they have the tensioners revised so no need to stress

Very possible yes.
But I have the "suspect" 09 model, just thought I would try to reduce the risk of failure.

[Zubair]

My motor was built in August 2012 (final spec, last batch D chassis numbers), and sold to me late 2012 with chassis number showing MY2013 on VW's system so hoping I am safe cause if my car doesn't have the revised parts, none has from the factory then.

[aslam]

My motor was built in August 2012 (final spec, last batch D chassis numbers), and sold to me late 2012 with chassis number showing MY2013 on VW's system so hoping I am safe cause if my car doesn't have the revised parts, none has from the factory then.

Your warranty is still long to worry about this now