MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: GTIEagles on September 09, 2016, 10:01:40 pm

Title: Cam chain adjuster?
Post by: GTIEagles on September 09, 2016, 10:01:40 pm

After changing the oil pickup pipe today I noticed a few plastic pieces in the sump which is usually a tell tale sign of the cam chain tensioner breaking up. Is it essential to replace the adjuster or can I just get away with replacing the chain and tensioner?

Title: Cam chain adjuster?
Post by: GTIite on September 18, 2016, 08:07:05 pm

Hi, I'd say it was always best to replace the tensioner including the chain, as they can stretch. Just for piece of mind!

Title: Re: Cam chain adjuster?
Post by: rich83 on September 19, 2016, 05:57:52 am

No need to do the adjuster unless there's an issue with it.

Chain. Tensioner.

Title: Re: Cam chain adjuster?
Post by: GTIEagles on September 20, 2016, 09:10:19 am

VW want £400 for the adjuster! So just gone with the other bits, it's all booked in next Monday. Looking forward to a relatively quiet engine!