CAM CHAIN ?

[Jumbojim]

Gentlemen

I have heard that some GTI 147KW engines from 2008 onwards have a cam chain fitted instead of the short life tooth belt.
Could this really be true, and could my BWA coded engine be one of them?

[Chris.]

Most VW engines were fitted with a chain between cams.

[GJSEB79]

i can also verify that all mk5 have cam chains my is currently been done due to the dreaded diesel knocking from the engine

[Philip James]

You mean a timing chain instead of a timing belt. Yes, the late mk5 gti's have a tsi engine which uses a chain.

[Gene Hunt.]

You mean a timing chain instead of a timing belt. Yes, the late mk5 gti's have a tsi engine which uses a chain.

........really?. my 08 ED30 has a belt.

[GJSEB79]

yes it will have a belt but will also have a chain that drives the inlet cam on top of the engine it is normal the the adjuster unit that is at fault

[Gene Hunt.]

yes it will have a belt but will also have a chain that drives the inlet cam on top of the engine it is normal the the adjuster unit that is at fault

.....yeag i know that,had it replaced on my 05 reg GTI. I think in post one he was trying to make the point that the ''main cam drive'' was by chain & not belt.