A couple of videos I made regarding timing chain noise.
Before
You should be able to easily hear the rattling noise to the right of the engine cover in the area behind the oil fill cap. Blocks 208 and 209 were reading -6 and -3 when I checked last. The car was not throwing a check engine light yet, but I was in the position do be able to get them changed I went and got it done. I plan on keeping this car long term.
After
This is the engine after the timing chain, guides, tensioners and sprockets were replaced.
The job was carried out by AMD Essex as they were the closest to me and had done a lot of suspension and exhaust work on the car previously.
I did get a quote from VAG Auto Care in Lincoln who came in a little cheaper was well as being highly recommended from a lot of sources. I would have taken it there but AMD was a lot more convenient for me.
While the transmission was out and valve cover open, I had the DMF replaced as well as some Schrick cams fitted. May be a good time to lock at and think of replacing other wear parts to save on labour.
Before
You should be able to easily hear the rattling noise to the right of the engine cover in the area behind the oil fill cap. Blocks 208 and 209 were reading -6 and -3 when I checked last. The car was not throwing a check engine light yet, but I was in the position do be able to get them changed I went and got it done. I plan on keeping this car long term.
After
This is the engine after the timing chain, guides, tensioners and sprockets were replaced.
The job was carried out by AMD Essex as they were the closest to me and had done a lot of suspension and exhaust work on the car previously.
I did get a quote from VAG Auto Care in Lincoln who came in a little cheaper was well as being highly recommended from a lot of sources. I would have taken it there but AMD was a lot more convenient for me.
While the transmission was out and valve cover open, I had the DMF replaced as well as some Schrick cams fitted. May be a good time to lock at and think of replacing other wear parts to save on labour.
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