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engine rattle chain
aaron92:
horrible rattle from the chain area of the engine but I only get it when the cars up to temperature not from cold ive ordered the bits to replace the chain but one of my mates who's an audi master tech is saying I may have an oil pump problem whats peoples opinions on this
Pesky jones:
Its not uncommon for people to get a rattle from the cam chain area, due to the chain or chain tensioner wearing . Does it sound like a diesel (usual sympton)? Saying that if the head were starved of oil then I guess the chain would be a lot noiser, but not sure it would still run happily with that little oil - can your mate plumb in a pressure gauge to confirm oil pressure?
aaron92:
Yes it definitely sounds like a diesel :sad1:and I can probably put in a gauge if I
want because I'm a mechanic for a living but I just wondered if other people had the same problem
Dan_FR:
To be honest it could be either.
Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge to rule out oil pump, pickup or any other oil pressure related issues. The warning light is only triggered by stupidly low oil pressure (less than 1 bar) so it is definitely worth ruling out
aaron92:
more problems today :sad1: got the chain cover off to find the variable valve timing part that is in the cover had a shattered ring
rang tps and they want £360 for a new cover and say the part cant be bought separate :stupid: after some internet research I found a vw part number 06f-198-107-a which I will be getting tomorrow hopefully these will fit, can anyone shed any light on this mine has the metal rings already not the plastic
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