MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Llljonlll on April 08, 2020, 11:30:39 am

Title: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: Llljonlll on April 08, 2020, 11:30:39 am

Sorry to raise again but abit confused.  I have always had cam chain noise and thought (and told by a specialist) not to worry to much engine is just noisy.  I have just lived with it. Thinking of selling my car,  are people going to run a mile etc when they hear it.  I Have read this post below.

"Yes, the cam chain and tensioner aren't necessary until you hear a louder slapping inside the rear of the engine. When having to do those, you might as well replace the rings, these; https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/camshaft-adjuster-housing-seal-set/06f198107a/?gclid=CjwKEAjw5pKtBRCqpfPK5qXatWYSJABi5kTxAEu3Fro_PDcaoBk1JN-5rCM1m1FuG671w5eFAzatuRoCb3Pw_wcB, vacuum pump, and the N205...don't forget to clean the strainer screen at that time when doing the chain and tensioner."

So trying to work out if I do need to get it done or not, advice please.

If I do what will be expected cost to get it done.

Thanks,

Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: Mekaniko on April 08, 2020, 04:37:46 pm

I changed mine as the sound was very hard, everyone was saying MK5 golf's all have this sound but I changed the chain, tensioner and cam adjuster and what a difference man.

Material without using a genuine kit is about 400€, and 4 hours labour.

What's the milleage on your car? On my was 160K milles. For piece of mind is recomendable but if you need to sell the vehicle I would suggest go to a VW specialist to know their opinion.

Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: Lewo on April 08, 2020, 08:15:29 pm

Why not put a vid on here showing the noise and those that can tell. not me, can advise....just a thought.

Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: ljc19630 on April 08, 2020, 11:13:09 pm

What’s the mileage???


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Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: Llljonlll on April 08, 2020, 11:16:47 pm

Got car 5years ago at 60k, now 80k. Think has not got any worse.

Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: ljc19630 on April 09, 2020, 03:51:23 pm

80k isn’t a lot of miles. I changed mine at 134k and also had pick up pipe service too.


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Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: Llljonlll on April 10, 2020, 11:32:11 am

What cost should i be looking at to do it? thanks in advance

Title: Re: Cam Chain - Sorry
Post by: ljc19630 on April 10, 2020, 03:06:00 pm

I had cam chain/tensioner etc done. Oil pick up pipe replaced/sump serviced at AKS together with new oil/filter and OEM parts was around £700


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