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Hi from Newark, Nottinghamshire. My golf gti story.
Raj2212:
--- Quote from: Gtcpaul1971 on November 27, 2017, 05:24:50 pm ---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
--- End quote ---
Thanks Paul. Think I'm gonna take your advice and shop around. Atleast now I know what the issue is. There are a few vag specialists around me. Hopefully one can sort a decent price. :happy2:
f00glee:
When I had my chain/tensioner done I sourced Genuine parts myself @ £200 (would likely be more now). Then garage then charged 5ish hours labour, so depending on labour rate/genuine parts, £600 sounds about right. Id personally be reluctant to go with anything other than genuine parts for this job (then again I like to use genuine parts everywhere).
Also, there is an additional component in the chain/tensioner area - the cam adjuster. This part alone is circa £300. I didn't have mine replaced, as many others haven't. But if something goes wrong with the job or if this part is deemed to be damaged, it could be an additional expense.
Parts required (the site I used to use to source parts from Germany direct no longer exists so equivalent prices at TPS may be a bit more):
06D109229B
CHAIN £79.50GBP
06F109217A
CHAIN TENSIONER £82.98GBP
06F103483D
VALVE COVER GASKET £12.98GBP
06D109281D
SCREW £1.67GBP
06D103121B
GASKET £4.54GBP
N10196303
BOLT £0.37GBP 3
N10124308
BOLT £0.26GBP 7
N90739901
CLIP £0.75GBP 2
Gtcpaul1971:
Hi. I have just had a couple of quotes for timing chain and tensioner, using original parts. Both £350. VW midlands and my local specialist who I have been using.
That is not changing the adjuster which as said is another £450 on top! Ouch .... very expensive part. Apparently it is the whole housing unit. Vw Midlands said that just changing the belt and tensioner may not sure the diesel noise they would recommend the adjuster also as it is an upgraded part.
My car has done 113,000 miles and is not showing diesel sounds when warm so I will just get the chain and tensioner done as a matter of precaution
Gtcpaul1971:
Was just reading my original post "spend £500 and hopefully last a couple of years" that's a joke lol. Already nearly spent a grand and still going. Easily will spend £1500 . Let's hope it is worth it ? :thinking:
Raj2212:
Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated. Just received a couple of quotes.
These are from 2 different vag specialists.
£330 to do the timing chain and tensioner
(£180 for parts and £150 for labour).
Or
£600 to do the whole lot including adjuster.
(£400 for parts and £200 labour).
I'm assuming they're non genuine parts used based on the prices.
In two minds. Probs gonna go for the cheaper option of getting chain and tensioner done and if the rattle is still there then maybe get the adjuster done in future.
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