I have recently got a quote from VW on a new timing chain and tensioner - R2800.
I have searched for an alternative on amazon which came up with a kit for $30 discounted -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074F ... em_1p_0_ti
Although way cheaper, is this of a lesser quality and not recommended?
Thanks
Parts ordered from Amazon - your views
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Re: Parts ordered from Amazon - your views
Why not look at parts from Goldwagen?
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Re: Parts ordered from Amazon - your views
I wouldn't trust such critical parts from Amazon.
Current Garage:
Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
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Re: Parts ordered from Amazon - your views
That would be beneficial for everyone, good luck!
Current Garage:
Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's
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Re: Parts ordered from Amazon - your views
Question: Is this a China made gear?
Answer: yes, dear, it is not the oem, they are aftermarket replacement, but in good working condition.
By Shinehome SELLER on April 9, 2018
Answer: yes, dear, it is not the oem, they are aftermarket replacement, but in good working condition.
By Shinehome SELLER on April 9, 2018
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Re: Parts ordered from Amazon - your views
Also consider when you buying from Amazon, consider the postage/courier. I purchased from eBay, it took 2+ months via SAPO and I had to pay a fee at SAPO when collecting. With all the time, effort and costs it's sometimes not worth it.
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Isn't everything made in China nowadays? Just a less of a quality factory used perhaps? Also, GW parts, where are they made?
Good example, Midas, where I bought a fuel filter for, make is mann, exactly the same as the one from VW with a mann laser embossed logo but VW inked part number, just different packaging.
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I bought an OEM Polo fuel filter/regulator from VW - guess what - 'Made In China'...
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