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GENERAL => Technical Stuff => Topic started by: RGolf on October 17, 2018, 02:00:25 PM

Title: Cam chain
Post by: RGolf on October 17, 2018, 02:00:25 PM
Hey fam,

Has some camshaft daily codes recently on my wife?s 08 1.4tsi and been told she needs a chain replacement.

I have had a couple of options put to me;
$1,800 - just replacing chain reset timing and oil
$3,800 - after market mixed with OEM parts includes camshaft adjuster and other parts)
$5,400 - OEM parts including above

My issue is the car has done circa 150(k)km and it?s really likely only worth $5k

Anyone been here, and any thoughts.

Thanks heaps!

Reuben
Title: Re: Cam chain
Post by: Gordo on October 17, 2018, 02:09:32 PM
DIY - pick up a manual and the parts and save a bunch?
BTW, I would expect it to be a false economy to just do the chain and not the adjuster and, maybe, the sprockets.
Title: Re: Cam chain
Post by: dummer on October 17, 2018, 04:11:23 PM
If it's twin charge, I think I'll trade it in
or if you have a mechanic mind then like Gordo said and DIY... worst case you lost 4k