Author Topic: Timing Chain tensioner Failure List (timing issue)- Please Update with Your Info  (Read 362600 times)

Offline MikeT

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10 plate 61,000 miles April 2013 New engine £1000 100% labour 0% parts
Does that meen vw paid for the engine and you paid for the labour as it seems odd if its the other way round.

Yep, I paid labour they paid parts.

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Thanks.  Both updated.
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Offline Hobojim

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22k miles, 10 plate, dec 13, new engine, 100% parts 30% labour. 750 squids for labour

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Update mine brand new engine £0 for me to pay  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

A very very careful driver at the moment  :embarrassed:
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Offline RocketRossUK

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Update mine brand new engine £0 for me to pay  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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no labour at all?  :cool:
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Offline TomS_

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Yes just GTI or cars with the timing chained 2.0 TSI engine.
The GTD uses a timing belt and a different type of tensioner.

Ah this is an answer Ive been looking for for a while. To date I'd only seen mention of petrol engines, and I was getting worried if I might face this problem also.

Ive got a GTD (61 reg), so sounds like Im safe then. Phew!

I almost bought a GTI myself, but there was something more alluring about the diesel engined mk6's.

Having said that (I dont mean to gloat!), I feel sorry for the guys who are going through this. It cant be nice knowing that every time you go to start your car it might lead to this, and you might be left out of pocket for something thats not even remotely your fault. :cry:
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Yes just GTI or cars with the timing chained 2.0 TSI engine.
The GTD uses a timing belt and a different type of tensioner.

Ah this is an answer Ive been looking for for a while. To date I'd only seen mention of petrol engines, and I was getting worried if I might face this problem also.

Ive got a GTD (61 reg), so sounds like Im safe then. Phew!

I almost bought a GTI myself, but there was something more alluring about the diesel engined mk6's.

Having said that (I dont mean to gloat!), I feel sorry for the guys who are going through this. It cant be nice knowing that every time you go to start your car it might lead to this, and you might be left out of pocket for something thats not even remotely your fault. :cry:

bet yours sound like mine every time you start up your dirty diesel  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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MK5 GTI - DSG + Extras (Sold because DSG was Soooo Boring !!!)

Offline Obbzi

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Update mine brand new engine £0 for me to pay  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

A very very careful driver at the moment  :embarrassed:

no labour at all?  :cool:

I paid £0 labour £0 parts winner! :cool:
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Offline pryda

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Update mine brand new engine £0 for me to pay  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

A very very careful driver at the moment  :embarrassed:

no labour at all?  :cool:

I paid £0 labour £0 parts winner! :cool:

which dealership was this at mate?

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Update mine brand new engine £0 for me to pay  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

A very very careful driver at the moment  :embarrassed:

no labour at all?  :cool:

I paid £0 labour £0 parts winner! :cool:

which dealership was this at mate?

Took it to Stockport as that was the nearest to me when my car broke down
2008 R32 DBP gone. 2008 GT TDI going 2009 GTI coming soon!