Hi there
I have a 2011 Golf 1.4TSi and after 28 000kms the timing chain is stretched and needing to be replaced...does anyone here have a similar issue or have any advise?
Karen
1.4 TSi Timing Chain Issues
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Re: 1.4 TSi Timing Chain Issues
Yes semi common issue. Get it changed and with a new tensioner which was superceded in 2012.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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'05 Audi A6 3.0L TDI Avant
'09 Touareg 3l TDI
'13 VW CC 2l tdi (repair project)
'05 Touareg v10
Perfect Power dealer. I do dyno tuning.
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Re: 1.4 TSi Timing Chain Issues
Again always check an oil and don't wait for an oil level buzzer. Also use a quality oil.
Current:
Mk2 GTS 1.8 --> 2.0 16v MP9 --> Soon to be 2.1 16v MP9 with Throttles
S3 2003 BAM --> Stage 1 with full Exhaust
S4 2004 --> Stock
A3 2010 1.8T Cabrio --> Stock
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Golf Citi 2.0 8v MP9 2007
Jetta 4 V5 10V
Honda CB400 '74
Mk2 GTS 1.8 --> 2.0 16v MP9 --> Soon to be 2.1 16v MP9 with Throttles
S3 2003 BAM --> Stage 1 with full Exhaust
S4 2004 --> Stock
A3 2010 1.8T Cabrio --> Stock
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Golf Citi 2.0 8v MP9 2007
Jetta 4 V5 10V
Honda CB400 '74