Cam Chain & Tensioner

[Numero9]

Started to get a rattle on the right hand side of the engine and have decided it is time to change the cam chain and tensioner, my question is it worth replacing the VVT  adjuster also whilst there?

Plan is to buy these:
chain kit - https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/fai-timing-chain-kit-352441130
cam adjuster - https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ina/18264136
adjuster fixing - https://www.akstuning.co.uk/shop/home/996-genuine-vag-tfsi-exhaust-cam-sprocket-bolt-06d109281d.html

Also looking if there is a place for the VW tools T10020, T40080 & T10252 if anybody has good recommendations?

[mjmallia]

Yes I would change the adjuster.  Just done mine and did an extensive write up on it all.

I would use INA for the tensioner, chain and adjuster.  I then used elring for all the gaskets etc if not going genuine.

Also get some new cam casing seal rings by elring too.

[mjmallia]

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,134480.0.html

[Numero9]

do you have a part number for the  cam casing seal rings?

So I have the INA tensioner, chain and adjuster & elring rocker cover gasket and timing cover gasket & new bolt for the adjuster, anything else missing?

Just need to source the special tools now.

[mjmallia]

3 of these

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/elring/16598678

Have you done the cam follower for the HPFP. Might as well change it if not as it has to come out.

I also refreshed the vacuum pump seals as a while your in there and it too has to come off.

[Numero9]

3 of these

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/elring/16598678

Have you done the cam follower for the HPFP. Might as well change it if not as it has to come out.

I also refreshed the vacuum pump seals as a while your in there and it too has to come off.

Cam follower I have done not that long ago but I will replace as well as the o-ring in the fuel pump.

are these the correct vac seals: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303576412234

[mjmallia]

Looks like it. You just need to pick the best one out of the two middle sized seals that fits your pump.......so expect to have one extra