R36 Timing Chain Parts List and Suggestions

**Matt86** · 27-05-2020, 10:29 PM

Hey Team,

I've got arrangements for getting my timing chain done in the near future but I need to supply parts (and the tools?)

I'm going to make a list for this (and would like some help in doing so). This incluces necessary to complete the job and others that are more while you're there or potential things to be done.

I've gone with FCP Euro in this case, their shipping is insanely fairly priced and their prices and lifetime warranty make this a good option. I've confirmed my own VIN with them and they've cross referenced parts (my original findings were correct).

I've gone with OE/OEM parts for almost everything, IWIS is the OEM for VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
I've found references online that sachs originally made chains but VW Switched to IWIN later on due to Sachs stretching. I'm not 100% on the latter part, however they are the current producer of the OEM chains as far as I can determine. You're welcome to go OEM, but I don't love my car that much..

I've got the parts list below for my own VIN, however this should be the same for most/if not all other 2010 R36's.

Full List

Required Chain Parts

03H109465- Lower Chain - Audi Porsche VW Timing Chain - Iwis 50036087 | FCP Euro
021109469 - Lower Chain Guide Rail - Audi Porsche VW Timing Chain Guide - Febi 25222 | FCP Euro
021109467 - Lower Timing Chain Tensioner - Audi Porsche VW Engine Timing Chain Tensioner - IWIS 70004889 | FCP Euro
N90923801 - Bolt (2x) - VW Torx Screw - Genuine VW N90923801 | FCP Euro
N10404404 - Screw - VW SCREW - Genuine VW N10404404 | FCP Euro
03H109503 - Upper Chain - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...wis-066109503c
03H109513B - Upper Chain Guide Rail - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...ail-03h109513b
N10613901 - Tensioner Bolt - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...e-vw-n10613901
03H109509A - Timing Chain Guide Rail - Upper Chain - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aud...ner-03h109509a
N0138271 - Drain / Fill Washer - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?keywords=N0138271%20
066109514A - Guide Rail - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...ide-066109514a
N91118001 - Hex Bolt - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...e-vw-n91118001
021103051C - Rear Crankshaft Seal - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?key...3051C%C2%A0%20

Optional Parts - Timing Sprockets

03H109569 - Timing Sprocket - Appears to be an OEM only part - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...-vag-03h109569
03H109570E - Fuel Pump Sprocket - Appears to be an OEM only part - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...vag-03h109570e
066109570 - Intermediate Timing Sprocket - Appears to be an OEM only part - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...ovan-066109570

Tools - To be verified still
VWT10068A - Camshaft Locking Set (010517SCH01A is cheaper, as you only need one for a VR6, but two for a W8 or W12)
T10332 - Valve Timing Adjustment Tool
T10363 - Sprocket Adjusting Tool

Reference to another forum with part numbers for those interested

**Lucas_R** · 28-05-2020, 09:44 AM

Buy VW Volkswagen Car Parts from Run Auto Parts is a great shop for filters, brake parts and sensors etc, but dont seem to have any timing related gear listed for the R36. Might be worth a call/email to them and see if they can source you something?

I have bought from them multiple times over the past 4-5 years and they have been good to deal with.

Otherwise you will likely be buying from the UK or other European country if you dont want to buy from VW directly.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/...-6-r36-4motion

**Matt86** · 09-06-2020, 11:58 PM

So I contacted FCP Euro and as usual they sorted me out!

I've updated the original post for reference and explaining my decision for non-genuine parts (where applicable).

This is also a good time to consider changing out your engine and transmission mount, since at least one of these needs to be removed to do the chain and it's not overly expensive.

**SKiZO** · 05-09-2021, 12:56 PM

Thanks for putting this together. I'm using it to put together parts for my timing chain install.

I just want to put it out there, from 2011+ in models that use the 3.6L, VW has gone to a single part for the timing and intermediate timing sprockets.

So
03H109569 - Timing Sprocket - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-...-vag-03h109569 ($160)
+
066109570 - Intermediate Timing Sprocket - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...ovan-066109570 ($60)

now is one part -

03H109569A - Timing Sprocket - VW Timing Sprocket - Genuine VW Audi 03H109569A | FCP Euro ($160) + Different bolt - Porsche Timing Sprocket Bolt - Genuine Porsche N10203803 | FCP Euro ($5)