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Offline Dipesh2031

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timing chain noise on start up 1.4tsi 122
« on: 04 April 2016, 13:31 »
Hi,

I'm selling my A3 as I have the scirocco now. Yesterday I started the a3 to move it, (it has a 1.4tsi 122) I heard the dreaded chain rattle. it's happened before but the chain rattle on start up was very loud, then settled down... I was under the impression the single turbo units dont have issues,

It's done 85k now, sounded exactly the same as this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AJAzaQKMT4

should I be worried, I mean I'm selling the car, but I dont want to sell a broken car, especially since I have warrenty on it.
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Re: timing chain noise on start up 1.4tsi 122
« Reply #1 on: 04 April 2016, 17:33 »
Sounds very much like the chain has stretched and 85k is probably about the time it could start to be a problem. If you are selling through a garage let them sort it but if privately then it would be worth getting it checked out if the warranty covers it. I believe there is a tool now available to test if the chain is within tolerance without dismantling. Replacing chain. tensioner, chain guides and gears can cost up to a grand!! What Scirocco have you bought? I have a 160 TSI as well as the mk 6 GTI.
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Re: timing chain noise on start up 1.4tsi 122
« Reply #2 on: 11 April 2016, 16:47 »
ive read it could just be the tensioner taking a little longer to pressurise, might use some 5w-40, this apparently gives better oil pressure, so could be worth a shot, got a 2.0tdi 140 scirocco but that now has a weird engine/gearbox rattle on takeoff/idle -_- so not impressed but that's another thread altogether... 
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Re: timing chain noise on start up 1.4tsi 122
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2016, 13:42 »
Could be the oil pressure. Hope that is all it is and the 5w40 works (that is what VW dealers use for annual service intervals - long life is 5w30). Tension when not running is by spring pressure in the chain tensioner and that can weaken. I change oil every 5k miles to try to keep oilways etc clean. Sorry to hear about the scirocco. Hope you get it sorted.
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Re: timing chain noise on start up 1.4tsi 122
« Reply #4 on: 03 June 2016, 11:47 »
Never wait for the tensioner to break - as most warranty providers will tell you they only cover until broken - the Consequences of waiting for this are EXPENSIVE ! - get it sorted mate - if you need any advice just poke :)
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