Audi A3 1 8 Tfsi Timing Chain Problems
Do not turn crankshaft or camshaft with timing chain removed.
Audi a3 1 8 tfsi timing chain problems. Crankshaft sprocket not keyed to crankshaft. As a result i need to pay for a new timing belt tensioner and cylinder plus associated parts. 1 8 tsi ea888 engine problems and reliability. I have a 2011 audi a3 1 8 tfsi which has done less than 45 000 miles.
The risk is that the lower hydraulic timing chain tensioner may fail later model vehicles with the fitment of these engines have a revised timing chain tensioner which has removed this risk from the engine design. Remove inlet camshaft adjuster control valve lh thread 2. The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure. As for the gen.
Audi was forced to offer settlement offers including an extended warranty after a series of lawsuits were filed. This will cost me 4900 and the local dealership will give me 30 per cent as a goodwill gesture. We public the knowledge of audi and vw 1 8 2 0 3 2 and 4 2 timing chain service. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
The engines affected are the 4 cylinder tsi engines in both 1 8 litre and 2 0 litre variations. How to replace timing chain on audi a3 1 8 tfsi 2008 2012 valve timing procedures. Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a audi a3. It usually happens nearly after 60 000 miles 100 000 km.
The gen 1 2 and even gen 3 have the problem with a stretched out timing chain. These engines were used after the 2008 facelift except for the 1 8 tfsi which was introduced in 2007. It went into limp mode and i ve just been informed by the audi garage that the timing chain has snapped. Engine at tdc on no 1 cylinder 1.
No more timing chain problem. The problem is accompanied by a high engine noise and unstable operation and can lead to serious engine damages. Refit crankshaft pulley bolt with spacer.