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Timing chain OEM Volkswagen or OEM FORD
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I've just changed the timing chain on my Polo and one reason is the different torque.
Pros: different torque settings
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Polo
I have the seat equivalent - Ibiza ST (Fr spec) with the same engine, yes it's EA111, so keep an out for any signs of the timing chain stretching, however VW did do some what of a fix before introducing EA211. My 1.2 TSI EA111 has 95k miles on it and has never had the chain done and doesn't sound like there's any chain issues. But key is just service it every year properly and check the chain, you'll be fine then.
Pros: powerful enough for driving
Cons: timing chain stretching
Vehicle:
Seat Ibiza
Mileage: 95000 km
I had something similar just done. Started with leaking gaskets so I went on ahead and got the timing chain, cam phasers, water pump...all changed out.
Pros: parts all changed out
Cons: leaking gaskets
Vehicle:
Ford
Seen a few comments about the 1.0 ecoboost wet belts. The post 2018 focus/fiesta moved to a timing chain on some cars (the only way to conclusively check this is by looking under the bonet)
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
The 4.0 SOHC timing chain is basically a deathnail to these because it's such a big labor intensive "engine-out" job. That and rust. The rocker panels under the plastic trim, etc. If the 5R55E transmission had problems, it was usually just a valve body problem, and you can buy a rebuilt upgraded valve body for $200. So it was an easy fix. Also a lot of body parts for these have become unobtanium. If you need a fender you'll need to find one at a salvage yard. Mechanically most of the parts were the same as a Ranger, so plenty of parts availability there.
Pros: easy transmission fix, Ranger parts availability
Cons: timing chain issues, rust, unobtainable body parts
My Mk4 R32 Golf was the most reliable car I ever owned. (9 years)\u2026 until the timing chain snapped at 250,000 kms.
Pros: most reliable car
Cons: timing chain snapped
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 250000 km
Engine grenaded. Timing chain issue.
Cons: timing chain issue
Vehicle:
Ford
Those Tiguans have a notorious timing chain issue, probably not worth it unless you have service record of that being addressed already.
Cons: notorious issue
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
1976 Ford Custom 500, 400 ci, timing chain lifted off the sprockets, 3 cam lobes were rounded. Oil was regularly changed.
Cons: chain lifted, cam lobes rounded
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 60000 km
I have 2017 Tiguan and took it to the dealership for all the servicing. I have been having engine issues since Sept 2023. The timing chain was replaced and ever since my engine has been losing oil.
Cons: engine losing oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
Mileage: 120000 km
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Which timing chain to choose — OEM Volkswagen or OEM FORD?
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Which timing chain are better — OEM FORD or OEM Volkswagen?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing chain OEM Volkswagen were overall better than OEM FORD.
- OEM Volkswagen received a PR Score of 56 out of 100, and OEM FORD scored 50 points.
- OEM Volkswagen ranked 1 in the overall ranking, and OEM FORD ranked 4.
- The average rating is higher for OEM Volkswagen (3.1) than for OEM FORD (2.7).
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Timing chain OEM Volkswagen have better feature ratings than OEM FORD:
- Rattle - owners believe, that this property for OEM FORD is better than OEM Volkswagen.
- Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Volkswagen is outperforms OEM FORD.
- Starting - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM FORD is preferred to OEM Volkswagen.
Which timing chain are more popular — OEM Volkswagen or OEM FORD?
In March 2026 on PartReview, timing chain OEM Volkswagen were overall more popular than OEM FORD.
By vote balance, timing chain OEM Volkswagen surpassed OEM FORD:
- For OEM Volkswagen, the ratio of positive (50) to negative (38) votes is 12 votes.
- For OEM FORD, the ratio of positive (16) to negative (16) votes is 0 votes.
By number of reviews, timing chain OEM Volkswagen surpassed OEM FORD:
- For timing chain OEM Volkswagen there are 27 reviews: 12 positive, 7 neutral, 8 negative.
- For timing chain OEM FORD there are 10 reviews: 4 positive, 2 neutral, 4 negative.
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