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Noisy distribution chain of a Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Timing belt

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In this video, we hear the noise of the timing chain of a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 hp with 100,000 km. The noise was produced when cold and lasted for about two/three seconds, then disappeared. This indicates wear of the timing chain group, tensioner and gears.

As long as the noise is only sporadically heard, it is still possible to travel, as the YouTuber has used the car without any problems for almost a year. When the problem started to occur daily, he promptly booked a maintenance intervention at the Volkswagen service, where the timing chain group was replaced due to the chain stretching, imperfect functioning of the hydraulic tensioner (kit including chain, tensioner, guides, gears, phase variator, gaskets).


Posted on 10 February 2025 by ScegliAuto


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