timing chain; tensioner; rattling

  1. E

    Mk 3 TT potential purchase

    Hi, I'm thinking about buying an early Mk3 TT, 230 Quattro with auto box (around 2015 - no particular car, just browsing at the moment). I've been reading scary things about cam chains on EA888 engines. Any thoughts? Chains should be good if the oil is kept clean but I read that these chains...
  2. ChieftainA3

    A3 1.4TFSI Engine Rattle On Cold Start... Timing Chain?

    Hi all, My 1.4tfsi developed a problem last weekend... so basically when i turn the car on a cold start I hear a loud rattling towards the front of the engine. It only lasts for 1-2 seconds and then it's ok, no sounds during driving. If I turn the engine off then back on the car is ok. However...