VW Audi 2.0TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement 

Very informative, great attention to detail. You did this pretty quick, even with filming and commentary. How many hours in total and what sort of cost is involved if you were to do this for someone walking in off the street?

Briliant vid mate, thanks ever so much for taking the time to do this.

I like how you did not mess with the chains or bend up the cover I knew there had to be a way the last two videos I’ve seen they did not do it like this I was wondering why they didn’t keep tension on that guide and swap tensioner real quick.

Perfectly detailed video! Thanks for posting! I'm getting a dull clacking sound for like 3 seconds on cold/first starts.. might even call it a "clocking" sound! Any thoughts on what that might be? 2.0 TFSI in a 2009 A3 8P with 200,000 kms

Currently doing a timing chain job on a 2010 Passat CC. I ran into a weird issue (for me at least). I have put the engine at TDC with cylinder 1 in the up position and the crank Luella at the 4oclock (shown by the triangle mark and slit on pulley). I have rotated the engine several times but have not been able to line the cams as they should be. The closes I have come to the right position is both cams at the 1oclock position. I have measured the 65mm and 125mm overall and definitely not even close to that specification by VW. The vehicle presented a p0016 and vehicle has the old style tensioner and is also very easy to push in (sign it has failed as I understand it). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

For my curiosity please tell me how many kilometres / miles this engine had done at the time of the timing chain tensioner replacement? Thank you.

Hi above the tensioner at 11.50 of video you mention the number of teeth, and you said 4, what did you exactly mean as I was counting the teeth that were exposed amd there were more than 4. I didn't understand

Getting ready/ researching to do this job myself. I've watched a ton of these tensioner DIY videos and I always learn at least one little thing to make it easier, and this video is no acceptation. Thanks! What is your take on chain stretch parameters? Mine is at -1.83º (fully warmed up) so I think I'm good (?). I've heard ±4º and I have also heard ±5º. How hard was it to keep that lower cover from bending and replacing the crank seal?

I've noticed a few channels like Deutsche Auto Parts, Edge Motors, and NaptownTuner show an additional step after pulling the pin on the new style tensioner. They say you should squeeze the spring and and slide it back (towards the back of the car) to lock the plunger in place and prevent it from pressing back into the housing. Other channels like Humble Mechanic and A1 Auto don't do this. Does the spring prevent the plunger from moving backwards into the housing from it's default position or does it need to be resting against the housing? Please let me know, asap. Thanks.

Great POV repair. Is it absolutely necessary to remove the upper timing cover for just the lower chain tensioner?

What's the system for a bad tensioner chain in a Audi tt 8j

By the way great video...Is this engine is the same as my 2009 audi a4 quattro? you can do this work without replacing the timing chain and you only replace the tensioner?

Is a T10368 washer unnecessary to put in under the crank bolt to secure the gear after removing the crank pulley? You mention the importance of screwing the crank bolt back on immediately at 9:11. It was my understanding a T10368 washer needed to be put it place too.

Hi @Four rings Auto is this procedure mostly the same for my 2011 Audi a4 Quattro? Thanks.

Hello, I was wondering how much this would cost to do in the A6 with the 3.2 FSI engine. Seeing as the chain is in the back of the engine, I could it imagine it getting quite costly. Thanks!

Hi, Do you know the parts number? I have a 2.0 TFSI 2011 Audi A5, I was checking online and there are so many, with cover or without…I need with cover top and bottom. I would be grateful if you could reply me! Great video!

Good job mate. Did you re-use the timing chain cover?

Do you have any tips on how to retract the new style tensioner. Got everything set and had the exhaust cam jump 1 tooth when I pulled the tensioner pin :(

how much would i be looking at for this pal ??

How much can cost me do this work on my VW CC 2011?

Hey i have a 1.8 TSI from late 2011 which uses the same timing chain tensioner, it has the 06H 106 467 AB is this generation good?

so can the dipstick be removed without touching the engine mounts? I would really not touch the engine mount if I don't have to.

How easy is this easy to do for i say a noob and and can u link us the the uprated tensioner and seals gaskets and tools

The most important thing u forgot was to squeeze the clip on the tensioner and move it back. Otherwise the chain will still go slack and boom there goes it motor !!!

What's the reason to change the tensioner.do they just go or fail alot..

Does chain really stretch? I think the only things to change is tensioners and guides?

If you're doing this job on the ground with the front of the car on ramps (and then a jack stand put in place for the timing side of the car to remove that side's ramp) could a jack be put under the engine to hold it instead of using an engine bridge to support the engine before removing the engine mount?

did they update to the newer tensioner on the 2013 a4 b8.5?

It appears the new tensioners are improved, but newer chains have lost quality.

Do I need to drain oil to check tensioner?

What year is this car? Does a different year matter what the tensioner looks like?

Is this Gen 1 /2 /3 motor type?

What ridiculous torque wrenches 😂