Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval

[edward918]

VW Polo 2010 6r 1.2 3 cylinder 60ps, 58k miles on the clock. When should I think about getting the timing chain replaced? Or is their no change interval, as in it should last the life of the car? I've read about the fault chains skipping a tooth at around 60k miles online, however my engine seems to be running fine.

Thanks!

[alexperkins]

These are notorious for failure. I’d get it replaced along with the upgraded tensioner mechanism to remove the risk of it failing and trashing the engine

[edward918]

Glad I read up about this fault before it was too late, why does the mechanism fail? I thought timing chains were meant to last for the life of the car

[alexperkins]

Its the tensioner that fails. Theres alot of threads on here detailing it - worth a read.

[edward918]

Do you recommend a certain tensioner mechanism along with a chain that I could order? Or will just any kit do the trick? Surprised that this issue isn't listed as a recall on the VW website!

[alexperkins]

There’s an updated part available. I’ll have a scout and see if I can find the part number