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Offline andygo

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Cam timing chain
« on: May 02, 2013, 04:38:45 pm »
Has anyone replaced one of these, and if so how easy are they to swap?

How do you tell if they need swapping out?
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Offline gjseb16

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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2013, 06:55:16 pm »
just had mine done the parts are the dearest part parts I think was about 600 quid and a few hours labour but make sure you take it to a vw specialist as you need an special tool to hold cam pulley or it can be expensive and believe me not all garages have this tool you will hear a loud knocking from left side off the car when it reaches temperature
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2013, 08:49:10 pm »
£600 for parts, that's mental. Fortunately there's no loud knocking from my car so I'm ok.
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2013, 09:00:15 pm »
yeah its and expensive job but makes the car sound so much sweeter that's if you have got knocking that is  :signLOL:
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2013, 09:41:28 pm »
I thought these was a cam belt not chain as I had the belt and tensioner done not so long ago
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2013, 10:52:42 pm »
The cams are joined by a chain but crank and camshaft joined by belt?
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2013, 12:12:48 am »
Exhaust cam is driven by the crankshaft via a toothed belt, then the cam chain connects to both cams which rotates the inlet cam.
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2013, 07:22:59 am »
So did i have the wrong thing changed then always thought change the cam belt I will be safe obviously not then lol
« Last Edit: May 03, 2013, 09:23:53 am by northyracing »
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2013, 09:15:54 am »
What are the symptoms to look out for that it needs replacing?

Mine sounds a bit like a diesel when its starting up but then is pretty quiet after.
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2013, 08:01:12 pm »
Quote from: northyracing on May 03, 2013, 07:22:59 am
So did i have the wrong thing changed then always thought change the cam belt I will be safe obviously not then lol

No the cam belt does need replacing after so many miles or years what ever comes first, don't know what them figure are for the gti tho ha.

Quote from: kahunajb on May 03, 2013, 09:15:54 am
What are the symptoms to look out for that it needs replacing?

Mine sounds a bit like a diesel when its starting up but then is pretty quiet after.

If its needs replacing you will hear a rattling/tappet noise when the engine is warmed up and idling.
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2013, 08:32:52 pm »
Mine does it, only done 40k miles from new
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2013, 08:47:27 pm »
you will here a knocking from left side off the engine and also will get louder when the car gets to temperature my worry was that if the chain slips it could take engine with it
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2013, 09:00:03 pm »
Is there a DIY guide to change the cam chain and tensioner? I can't find one
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2013, 04:34:32 pm »
AXX Engine code are the worst affected. Managed to get it done on my first GTI (05 reg) under a warranty.
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Re: Cam timing chain
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2013, 04:43:31 pm »
Prices might be out of date as from an old thread. Plus think the cam tensioner sometimes needs replacing and that is the pricey part, circa £300.

chain -      part no. S06D109229B    RRP £42.06
tensioner - part no. S06F109217A    RRP £66.53
gasket -    part no. 06D103121B      RRP  £4.13
seal -        part no. 06E127248       RRP  £5.57
gasket -     part no. 06F103483D    RRP  £15.61
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