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    Timing chain and tensioner discussion and issues

    Can one of you experts confirm that the Mk VI 118TSI has a timing chain and not a belt? Thanks

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    pretty sure its a belt, which is why it needs changing every 60k..
    please correct me if I am wrong.
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    Quote Originally Posted by guliver_twist View Post
    ..please correct me if I am wrong.
    ... from,

    Service Training No.359 1.4l TSI Engine with Dual-charging

    Technical Features-
    Maintenance-free timing chain


    and obviously cos it maint free no need for changing.
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    another nugget of information to keep and remember
    Jetta MK6 147TSI DSG Reflex Silver

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    All of the new VW 4 cyl petrol motors (the "EA888" family group) have timing chains - this will make for cheaper servicing costs for those who keep the cars for longer than 4 years (or put up a lot of Kms).
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    The 1.4l 118TSI comes from the EA111 family and it's camshaft is chain driven

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...petrol_engines


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    I thought that chains also have to be replaced as they can also stretch / wear over time ... they just have a longer interval per change but are more expensive per change than timing belts?

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    Hi, I have a stock 2010 Golf GTI MK6. She has 103k on the clock, FVWSH to date. I wanted to find out more info about getting the timing chain tensioner replaced with the improved OEM design. I've been reading many horror stories of failure due to the tensioner poor design in early models such as mine. Has anyone had this replaced outside warranty? If so how much? I called VW Fivedock, Sydney to ask for a quote..the guy was useless and started telling me my Mk 6 had a belt. Prob gonna go to a VW specialist who seem to actually understand the issue, at least on the phone. Any experience / advice would be appreciated. Thanks

  9. Mine had a belt 09 118tsi, (upgraded to chain at 30,000)

    The early 09 mk6 118's had a belt

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    Get it checked out anyway — if it does have a belt it's about time it was changed.

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