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I have a 2013 328i with the N20. At around 140k kms I had a couple separate mechanics bring up the timing chain unprompted and note that mine may be on its last legs. I can\u2019t say I noticed any major symptoms or signs, definitely no lights on the dashboard.\n\nI bit the bullet and paid $3500 CAD to get it done at one of the best shops around, during which they do the valve cover gasket and a bunch of other key maintenance items.\n\nThey showed me how loose the chain was and brittle the guide was, so it was a good call. I\u2019ve known I would eventually have to get this done.\n\nCar is running mint since then.
Pros: Car is running mint
Cons: chain was loose, guide brittle
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 140000 km
Oil is cheaper than a new timing chain.
Vehicle:
BMW
You have the N47 engine, which is known for premature failure and excessive wear of the timing chain. However, it's generally cars prior to 2011 that have this issue, with later iterations safer.
Pros: later iterations safer
Cons: premature failure, excessive wear
Vehicle:
BMW
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
Ran 400 wheel horsepower on the OEM chain in my 16. Just did routine oil changes and shoved a fuckload of air into the motor but the chain took it with no issues. Until, of course, the motor exploded at 95k lol
Pros: handled high horsepower, no issues
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 152887 km
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
So over the weekend I replaced the following Timing Chain N205 Tensioner Intake Cam Magnetic actuator Cam bridge Cam sensor Car is not throwing the MDF message but the chain rattle is still there.
Pros: replaced many parts
Cons: chain rattle still there
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
After I clear the code the CEL light stays off for about 15-20 miles or 2 cycles and then reappears. It has now been 400 miles since the timing chain work was done - plenty of time for the computer to 'adjust to the new part'. Although the idle has smoothed out a little bit, I'm afraid the car was not properly fixed.
Pros: idle smoothed out a little
Cons: CEL light reappears
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 643 km
my biggest gripe with the vr6 is that to do any major work to it you need to pull it and the transmission out of the car. Want to put in cams? Pull it out of the car. Want to change the head gasket? pull it out of the car. need to Pull a worn rod? pull it out of the car. This is all the result of VW putting the timing chain ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ENGINE!
Cons: difficult to service, engine removal needed
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