MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: raptor_tom22 on February 25, 2016, 09:08:06 pm

Title: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: raptor_tom22 on February 25, 2016, 09:08:06 pm: Hi all
I'm going to be replacing the cam chain on my GTI in the next few weeks, apart from the obvious tensioner, cam follower are there any other parts people recommend to replace/upgrade while it's partly stripped?

Thanks for your help ☺

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Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: richtung on February 25, 2016, 10:02:52 pm: You are talking about a MK5 GTI right? (serious question) - the MK5 has a cambelt....
Change the water pump whilst you are at it.

Rich
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: rich83 on February 25, 2016, 10:08:47 pm: OP is talking about the chain that links the cam shafts :smiley:
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: doylebros on February 25, 2016, 10:09:32 pm: Quote from: richtung on February 25, 2016, 10:02:52 pm
You are talking about a MK5 GTI right? (serious question) - the MK5 has a cambelt....
Change the water pump whilst you are at it.

Rich

Mkv GTI has a cam chain as well as a timing belt. :happy2:
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: doylebros on February 25, 2016, 10:12:27 pm: Quote from: raptor_tom22 on February 25, 2016, 09:08:06 pm
Hi all
I'm going to be replacing the cam chain on my GTI in the next few weeks, apart from the obvious tensioner, cam follower are there any other parts people recommend to replace/upgrade while it's partly stripped?

Thanks for your help ☺gh

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The correct tools cause the locking bolt is fu*king tight and a good power bar.
Also a long reach T30 cause one cover bolt is tricky if you've not got a long reach bit.
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: slix on February 25, 2016, 10:14:24 pm: Quote from: richtung on February 25, 2016, 10:02:52 pm
You are talking about a MK5 GTI right? (serious question) - the MK5 has a cambelt....
Change the water pump whilst you are at it.

Rich

It's should be a lifetime item, but if/when you get that dreaded startup rattle then it's time to look into getting it changed.
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: richtung on February 25, 2016, 10:19:06 pm: Quote from: rich83 on February 25, 2016, 10:08:47 pm
OP is talking about the chain that links the cam shafts :smiley:

Shh I knew that Rich!! :ashamed:

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Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: raptor_tom22 on February 26, 2016, 01:11:00 pm: Thanks for the reply all, already got the water pump cam belt kit and can chain kit on order. Will be changing the cam follower as well even though it was only changed 20000 miles ago. Unfortunately need to change the steering rack at the same time
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: Panthera on February 28, 2016, 06:32:35 pm: I have that startup rattle also and that 'rattle' is slightly audible at tick over. How much for that to be replaced at Mr VW?
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: jhook661 on February 28, 2016, 08:13:34 pm: Best part of £1000 no doubt
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: JamieP86 on February 28, 2016, 09:33:50 pm: As above, realistically you're looking at £1000 + with regards to most cam chain replacements.
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: rich83 on February 29, 2016, 09:36:23 pm: 1000 quid for cam chain? doubt it. Should be easily sub £500
Title: Re: Cam Chain Replacement
Post by: Pesky jones on February 29, 2016, 10:31:39 pm: Quote from: Panthera on February 28, 2016, 06:32:35 pm
I have that startup rattle also and that 'rattle' is slightly audible at tick over. How much for that to be replaced at Mr VW?

The rattle associated with cam chains is normally only audible once the engine is warm, with the oil being more viscous hence the noise being more audible. I am not advising against getting it changed if you are concerned however!