MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: derek on April 19, 2011, 11:13:20 am

Title: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: derek on April 19, 2011, 11:13:20 am

my car has developed an annoying rattle/diesel sound. have done some digging and think its the cam chain/tensioner.

Has anybody attempted to do this themselves?

how can you check if its shagged?

thanks

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: spimmers on April 19, 2011, 11:32:14 am

i think i have the same problem, i feel like kicking people who say "is it a diesel" thick ****s, its a GTi. im hoping when i get the cam belt kit replaced this will help. hope you sort it.

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 19, 2011, 12:30:15 pm

Quote from: spimmers on April 19, 2011, 11:32:14 am

i think i have the same problem, i feel like kicking people who say "is it a diesel" thick ****s, its a GTi. im hoping when i get the cam belt kit replaced this will help. hope you sort it.

.........cam belt kit doesn't inc the  cam chain/tensioner etc,you will need to order these seperate & further cost. I know had it done on my last 05 AXX Engine code.

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: johntheboy on April 19, 2011, 01:13:53 pm

Where does this noise come from?  My engine has a bit of a ticking noise when you stand at the front of the car when it's running but just sounds bloody awesome from the back on tickover. 

Had the cambelt replaced about 1k ago (60k service).... is it this and the tensioners or something else?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: Hedge on April 19, 2011, 02:55:14 pm

The ticking noise from the front is generally the fuel pump.

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: Gene Hunt on April 19, 2011, 08:24:00 pm

The small cam chain is on the right hand side of the engine(as you look in the engine bay) cam belt is on the left.''Yes'' they all tap a bit on tick over but when they really start to sound like an oil burner it usually means chain if fcuked.

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: derek on May 25, 2011, 04:50:01 pm

finally got around to changing it all, have replaced the chain, tensioner + adjuster. not run up yet as i broke a pipe in the process so thats tomorrows job. while i was in the area i changed the fuel pump cam follower as it looked a bit worn. job wasnt that difficult just hope it cures my noisy engine!

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: Gene Hunt on May 25, 2011, 06:13:30 pm

Quote from: derek on May 25, 2011, 04:50:01 pm

finally got around to changing it all, have replaced the chain, tensioner + adjuster. not run up yet as i broke a pipe in the process so thats tomorrows job. while i was in the area i changed the fuel pump cam follower as it looked a bit worn. job wasnt that difficult just hope it cures my noisy engine!

...............hope so did on my last one  :smiley:.Let us know please. :happy2:

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: scopes on May 26, 2011, 02:14:08 pm

 :happy2:

yeah there seems to be quite a few people complain about the extra loud tickity noise the gti's have in common!
that would be great info in it does help!!!!!


 :party: :driver: :party:

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: derek on May 26, 2011, 03:28:08 pm

job done, alot better just got the ticking from the fuel pump which i can deal with!  :jumpmove:

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: Gene Hunt on May 26, 2011, 03:57:12 pm

Quote from: derek on May 26, 2011, 03:28:08 pm

job done, alot better just got the ticking from the fuel pump which i can deal with!  :jumpmove:

..........nice one  :happy2: & ''yes'' that sound is normal.

Title: Re: Cam chain/tensioner
Post by: micaerin on May 26, 2011, 05:53:49 pm

anyone got a write up and pictures on how to do this, oh and parts required
Thanks in advance  :happy2: