hello everyone.I Have a passat 2012 v6 with 186k on the clock. Went for a drive today and went to overtake revved to about 5000rpm and when i got off the freeway the car would not let me go over 2000rpm. So i had to drive all the way back from rye. Plugged in the scan tool and this is what i got....

Hi all,

Has anyone had to change the cam chain and tensioner on their car that has the EA113 motor ? What were the symptoms of a failing chain/tensioner?

Looking at getting mine done as there is a very quiet intermittent chain rattle sort of noise near the hpfp, it's not...

Hi all, like the title states, Does the scirocco R have a Timing belt or chain ? Cheers

I have a 2011 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline and recently had the Check Engine Light come on. Aside from the light coming on, it drove perfectly normal.

A day or two after however, it had a rough idle on start up, was sluggish, lost power and then ultimately went into limp mode (it...

Quick question,
Does the bronze link on the cam chain trigger the cam position sensor?

Hi All,

I am about to do the timing chain on my Wife's Polo (77TSI), and want to do the oil pump drive chain and sprocket as well.
I purchased an complete SKF timing chain kit for $180 but VW want over $300 for just the oil pump chain and sprocket.
Anyone know of a decent aftermarket...

Hi all,

I have been directed to this forum to get some advice about a timing chain replacement.

Background info:
- 2008 MKV golf r32
- 180,000km
- Full service history

I was told after a recent service that the timing chain may need to be changed....

Hi all - newbie here. I have checked the threads but have not found a similar question ....
I currently have a 2008 diesel EOS and a mid life crisis .
Unfortunately the kids (twins) are now taller than I am and I need a car with more rear space. I am still having my mid life crisis and...

Hey guys,

I recently just bought a new-to-me 2012 mk6 gti with 153k km on the clock. And just the other day I heard rattling coming from the engine on cold starts. I contacted vw in wangara and have booked in an appointment for them to look at the car on friday 10/11/2021 and see what has...

Hi all,

I've been noticing what can only be described as a rasping sound from my 2.0 FSI N/A manual Jetta. It seems more common when the engine is hot, and it varies with engine RPM. Strangely it's definitely audible in the cabin, but when you open the engine bay it is less noticeable -...

Does anyone in Brisbane have a MK6 GTI crank pulley tool I can borrow for a case of beers?

I'd like to tackle the timing chain tensioner ASAP as it's started to rattle a fair bit.

PM if so

Cheers

Looking for good timing chain replacement kit(s) in country. I know about ESC tuning in the US. To include chains, guides and runners, crank sprocket. I know chain covers, camshaft bracket/bridge, camshaft adjuster magnet and camshaft control valve will need to be purchased separately as well as required...

So I did a fair bit of research on my car before buying it, and was aware of many earlier V6s needing to have the chains done for various reasons... But my research (pretty sure it was this forum) from somebody who sounded like they knew their can chain from their elbow indicated that all the bugs had...

Hi Guys,

I have a 2010 MK6 GTI with 140,000kms that needs some maintenance.

I need to get the water pump replaced as it is leaking a bit.

I have been quoted $1200 for the water pump and i asked if they could do the "timing chain tensioner" and clean the...

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...