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Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 8:54 pm
by 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!
Re: Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 11:52 pm
by 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
Re: Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:50 pm
by 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
Re: Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:56 pm
by alexperkins
Its the tensioner that fails. Theres alot of threads on here detailing it - worth a read.
Re: Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:33 pm
by 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!
Re: Vw Polo 6r Timing Chain Interval
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:36 pm
by alexperkins
There’s an updated part available. I’ll have a scout and see if I can find the part number