Bups 0 Posted November 17, 2006 At what mileage should you ideally replace the timing chains on a VR? As it stands the car has done 144k and has history till 130k, the engine feels tough and it pulls very well.. When i started it yesterday and held revs at 3k you can hear a slight noise that isnt constant but kind of comes and goes away.. How much does it cost to have these replaced and whats involved?? Any help will be appreciated..Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craziscot 0 Posted November 17, 2006 I think normally people do the chains around 100K, although some would say leave them till they need doing. Its around £750 to get the chains and clutch done at the same time professionally as far as I'm aware. I'm sure someone else will come along with more info shortly. Check out the serch as well, there is loads of info on this subject about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradovr6sc 0 Posted November 17, 2006 My local vw specialist does the chains and clutch for about £500 including parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 17, 2006 People normally do the chains when they start clattering (loudest at ~1200rpm).. Though anytime from 100k onwards if they've not been done you would do well to get them checked out, even if they're not rattling. But don't jump in with your chequebook until you know it needs doing ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted November 17, 2006 You dont actually change the chains, just the tensioners really as they are flimsy plastic and they wear causing the chains to rattle ;) Im sure Ive heard the £500 mark mentioned too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bups 0 Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks for replying Guys, il get it checked out soon..Gotta get it MOT'd/Taxed 1st!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 17, 2006 You dont actually change the chains ... I'm quite glad you're not MY mechanic!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradovr6sc 0 Posted November 17, 2006 You dont actually change the chains ... I'm quite glad you're not MY mechanic!![/quote:42f1a] Yeah, if you change the tensioners and guides but not the chains you'll find the timing won't be spot on and you will also risk them failing at a later date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted November 17, 2006 Err, yeah you'd be stupid not to change the chains while your there... As with any chain they stretch and will slowly pull the timing out, I have also heard of a few cases of them snapping but admitedly this is on high mileage cars and is probably due to them starting to wear against the rivets in the original tensioners... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted November 17, 2006 Ok ok sorry for breathing! All I was trying to point out was that its the tensioners that wear, not the chains!! Maybe I didnt put it across very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
