Scirocco Timing Chain Tensioner

[Hughbugger]

Hi Guys. Just purchased a 2L TSI scirocco (CCZ Same engine as the mk6 GTI). Its done 80k kms and after an inspection it looks like it has the older style timing chain tensioner. Just been quoted $2.5k from Qualitat for a new timing chain, guides and tensioner. Is getting this work done worthwhile insurance ? It's a damn lot of money but still less than the cost of a new engine. Thanks

[80 Vert]

Definitely worth doing and I have done lots of them. Seen them fail under 60k km. Price seems high depending on what they replace.
I do them for around 1500 using only genuine parts.

[Hughbugger]

$1500 seems like a good price. Qualitat had quoted me $2535. They said its 12 hours of work. They also replace the cam chain cover ($160 Part), guides and the chain its self. I trust them as a workshop but they might be including a bunch of other work/repacements while they are in there.

I'll be calling the dealer and some other workshops today to get some more quotes. Some previous posts on this forum said people were getting them done for sub $2k at the dealer. Thanks

[80 Vert]

Lol 12 hours work, that's laughable.
I'm able to do it for you as I said.

[Pristle]

Hugh, let John do the work for you.

Concerned about his capabilities? Just review his projects.

[Hughbugger]

Just following up on this. Had the work completed at Giltrap VW. Final cost was $1960 for the timing chain, guides/rails, gaskets, seals + A $520 DSG service. Total Cam chain job was around $1.4k and was done in a day. This was done with full OEM parts + 2 year work and parts warranty.

I also had a Mk8 golf loan car which was awesome! Pretty pleased with the outcome in the end. I can now sleep easier at night knowing my engine isn't going to explode. Cheers