Hi, I have read most of this thread & in quite a panic as I own a 2009 Gti.
I have phoned my local Citygate, who say they dont know anything & then I spoke to VW customer services & tried to explain to them, who also said there was nothing on the system about this.
My Citygate told me it would be £1500 to replace the tensioner & was a big job & as I can see from the guide on this thread that is a lie as the job doesnt look that complicated atall to replace just the tensioner.
I dont know where to go next with this. Obviously I want the tensioner updated but I cant see VW giving me any help money wise.
I really feel for the people whove had their engines destroyed & disgusting how theyve been forced to pay out.
Any recommendation for a decent specialist in NW London area?
AMD in Harrow quoted me 800 for the chain & tensioner & 600 just for the tensioner. They reckon the chain had also been updated so thinks that also has an issue.
big leap from £300 talked about on here.