cam chain tentioner a6 c6 3.0tdi.

[rallymangtb]

Evening all

Just a quick questiin.Is it OK for them to rattle for a cpl seconds on start up then go quiert ..

 

[Darren92]

Not really!

 

[rallymangtb]

Anybody else .....

 

[B5NUT]

It's not terminal, and the engine is not going to self destruct.... It will most likely be the top right hand tensioner (drivers side) Again it's a common failure and can be done with the engine in place. If your good with the spanners then it's a DIY job, otherwise a local VW specialist should be able to do the job.

 

[rallymangtb]

Yea I can do it that's not a problem thanks for the info I'm new to audi,s subarus not a problem lolI just don't want the tentioner to **** it's self if ya know what I mean for the time being it goes dead quiet after a second or two

 

[rallymangtb]

Forgot to ask ..what sort of money are the tentioners I take there main dealer only ???

 

[B5NUT]

I would only get a dealer part, you just don't know the quality of aftermarket versions, and I don't believe they are big money. You will also need a new seal again dealer only. It would be better to get it done sooner rather than later, and if it gets worse then definitely get it done.

 

[desertstorm]

How many miles has the car done ?. I believe you can get the parts cheaper aftermarket.

 

[rallymangtb]

It's done 113000 miles I'll give audi a ring tomorrow see how much they are .my sons a mechanic so I'll see it he can get them cheaper trade and all that lol