chain tensioner

[Russ_vr6 12]

as a last ditch effort to quiete my chain down,im gettin a new tensioner the 1 that screws into the bk of the timing cover,il let u guys know if it makes a difference when i fit it 2moz

[VR6_Absy 0]

U say last ditch effort ......... what else have u done ???

[Russ_vr6 12]

well i dont wanna have to change my chain so im tryin this 1st

[antera309 3]

It's worth a try because it has to be replaced when the chains are done anyway, and all parts are purchased individually for this job. There is no "kit" available from VW or indeed anyone else.

Be sure to follow the proper procedure for fitting, though, and if the noises persist, get the chain and remaining tensioner parts changed as soon as possible!

[Russ_vr6 12]

will do mate i work for a dealer so fingers crossed lol

[Mr D 0]

I recently changed the timing gear on my VR because it suddenly got noisy, my car has about 83k on the clock and is a 98 model so it has the later type pad and guides.

The problem with mine as it turned out was not the guides or the pads as the all but one (upper guide rail the one the tensioner pushes against) showed no sign of ware and the upper guide rail only had about 3mm worth of scoring remember this is after 83K so could have easily lasted twice as long.

What was causing the noise was a binding tensioner and worn sprockets!

Yes the sprockets actually had worn down and on one there were actually a few chips in the teeth, the chain had also stretched a little.

It now runs very quite, I will try to post some pics soon.