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I really like my 3.2 vr6, but replacing the timing chain on that engine turned out to be very expensive.
Pros: like the engine
Cons: very expensive
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Eos
Mileage: 160000 km
For reference, my 2017SE that I bought new and has been stage 1 since new car break in, has 197,000 miles on her. I last checked chain stretch maybe 3-4 months ago and was only seeing 1 degree.
Pros: low chain stretch, high durability
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 317048 km
My A6 has 158k on it, had to do the timing chains at 150k, the car is in immaculate shape otherwise and it was too nice to junk.
Pros: great engine
Cons: timing chains replaced
Vehicle:
Audi A6
Mileage: 254273 km
My Audi A5 3.0tdi is chain driven and is on 185k and still going strong.
Pros: still going strong
Vehicle:
Audi A5
Mileage: 185000 km
The motor was in good shape but I replaced the timing chains anyway. The rails were actually in good condition but nice to have the piece of mind.
Pros: piece of mind
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Pros: one owner, it runs, and aside from the headlights, it's all stock Cons: Interior is rough, body has dings and dents, needs quite a bit I drove the 300 miles to Savannah to see it. Though I was after a high mileage example to stay under $10k purchase price, I'm not sure I was ready to take this on. But, it drove fine (albeit maybe it was too quiet). Chains have never been done, but there are no chain/guide noises. It starts right up and purrs quietly.
Pros: it runs, all stock
Cons: interior is rough
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I have a 2014 Jetta 1.8TSI CPRA in my shop with 115Kmi and a broken timing chain. It's the first I've seen but still a sign of possible trouble with the T-chain on these engines.
Pros: sign of possible trouble
Cons: broken timing chain
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 185075 km
Before you know it your timing chain stretches and the intake camshaft needs to be replaced. Damn POS. Because that’s what happened to mine.
Cons: timing chain stretches, needs replacement
I believe that the the timing chain goes bad a lot. And is located in a spot that some people would rather just replace the engine after the chain fails.
Cons: frequent failure, difficult replacement
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I have a 2008 1.4 TSI Tiguan bought from South African VW dealer, full dealer servicing too. Have had the coils replaced 7 times( kept burning out) spark plugs 4 times ( kept burning out too) and variouse other faults giving a total of 13 returns under warranty. The vehicle is now out of warranty with 139000 Km's (86000 miles) and the timing chain has failed bending valves etc. The vehicle took 3 weeks to repair and I had to pay R31000 ($2600 us) had a meeting with VWSA who say its normal wear and tear would not assist and didn't even apologies .
Cons: timing chain failed, valves bent
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
Mileage: 139000 km
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