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Hi from Newark, Nottinghamshire. My golf gti story.
Gtcpaul1971:
Started it up yesterday when it was freezing. Terrible knocking / rattle from left side of engine near the belt.
Could it be the timing chain? Tensioner? Seems to quieten doen when warm, sounds like a diesel. My list keeps growing.......im sensing a money pit! Spoiling my enjoyment at the moment 😣
Raj2212:
I have a similar issue. My Timing chain is noisy on idle and when the cars warmed. Sounds coming from the the right hand side of engine. Been told it's the timing chain ajuster or tensioner that's faulty. Quoted £900 to get it all done. Gutted :doh:
Best get it done before the chains snaps and ruins the engine.
Gtcpaul1971:
--- Quote from: Raj2212 on November 26, 2017, 02:07:04 pm ---I have a similar issue. My Timing chain is noisy on idle and when the cars warmed. Sounds coming from the the right hand side of engine. Been told it's the timing chain ajuster or tensioner that's faulty. Quoted £900 to get it all done. Gutted :doh:
Best get it done before the chains snaps and ruins the engine.
--- End quote ---
I would get it done. £900 sounds steep? Sent my mechanic a video. He thinks it might be the alternator pulley. He is looking at it when i get radiator fan, thermostat and turbo pipe done on fri. Going to leave it with him thurs night so he can hear it on fri morn from a cold start.
Raj2212:
--- Quote from: Gtcpaul1971 on November 27, 2017, 08:53:54 am ---
--- Quote from: Raj2212 on November 26, 2017, 02:07:04 pm ---I have a similar issue. My Timing chain is noisy on idle and when the cars warmed. Sounds coming from the the right hand side of engine. Been told it's the timing chain ajuster or tensioner that's faulty. Quoted £900 to get it all done. Gutted :doh:
Best get it done before the chains snaps and ruins the engine.
--- End quote ---
I would get it done. £900 sounds steep? Sent my mechanic a video. He thinks it might be the alternator pulley. He is looking at it when i get radiator fan, thermostat and turbo pipe done on fri. Going to leave it with him thurs night so he can hear it on fri morn from a cold start.
--- End quote ---
Good luck with your repair mate. Quick question though, I've been quoted £600 to fit a new timing chain kit by another mechanic. Is that a decent price or can it be done for less.
Many Thanks
Raj
Thanks
Gtcpaul1971:
Hi Raj,
Probably getting closer with the price. I am not an expert, I am sure someone else can help? Best advice would be get a few quotes from local - ish vag specialists and then look at online reviews to check their reputation. That's how I approached finding the garage I use and have been pleased. There was quite a big price difference between local specialists in Lincoln, so it's worth shopping about. I would be happy to travel for a decent price and service also, so don't rule out someone who is a bit further away.
Some garages seem to pluck prices out of thin air. Any specialist who knows the mk5 inside out and can talk in-depth about it would be on my list
I am a nightmare customer mind. I like things to be perfect
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