Timing Chain Replacement

[MappyMcCard]

Hi - has anyone had this done? I have the second major service coming up and it is listed as something that needs to be replaced - I guess also, is this a requirement or do they just check it? Doesn't seem to be something covered previously in the forum. Any experience gratefully received!

 

[iLikefishing]

Hi, at what mileage does the chain need replacing ? Hoping mines not due

 

[Phazer]

Timing chain is for the life of the car or notionally 10 years I think it is. That would equate to about 130k miles. They're not a serviceable item so done on a needs basis - have you been informed of chain stretch or noise that suggests replacement?

 

[MappyMcCard]

I'm at 117K km (about 75K miles) on a 2018 and I'd seen that the recommended replacement interval was 120K kms (Audi Australia doc) for the S1. All seems fine with it, I have the second major service coming up at 120K so was wondering if I had to account for the cost of replacing. Maybe they'll just check the tensioner?

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. All my documentation is in German, which I can't read.

It makes me a little less worried about doing this service. I've already replaced the water pump and housing. Just worried about the timing chain because it is so critical.

 

[Phazer]

You're well under the "should change just in case" mileage so yes a tensioner check would be a definite at the mileage you're at and a stretch check - can be done via VCDS so the dealer can read these params too and let you know if it's gone beyond acceptable. Otherwise if it ain't broke

 

[MappyMcCard]

You're well under the "should change just in case" mileage so yes a tensioner check would be a definite at the mileage you're at and a stretch check - can be done via VCDS so the dealer can read these params too and let you know if it's gone beyond acceptable. Otherwise if it ain't broke

Sensible thoughts - much appreciated.