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Talking from experience, you need to replace everything that was mentioned earlier in the thread. The chain and all the guides aren't that expensive, most of the cost comes from Labour. Also if your mechanic hasn't done one before then take the car to someone that knows how to do It and is confident.

[1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engine failures]

43 minutes ago, Old Blue said:

Hi I have a Aug 2012 VRS estate which according to paperwork is a 2013 model??

How can I tell whether it is a 2012 model or a 2013.

I need to find out as I have / supposed to have a timing chain rattle. SUK don't want to know even with the amount of VW / Skoda / Porsche cars etc i have owned.

I have no goodwill with the local squealer as they went out of business last year in Basingstoke., and SUK have not found a replacement.

Am I in the proverbial with this ?  39,000 on the clock and coming up 5 years old always serviced every year with Skoda except last 2 years when I have used MPC based in Basingstoke.

 

Any help info would be gratefully received! Thanks

Don't drive it. If the chain is rattling but the car is running ok I'd highly recommend getting it looked at without driving it anymore. The damage that is caused when they jump a tooth really hurts the wallet.

[1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engine failures]

Hayselden Skoda Doncaster

[1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engine failures]

My 59 plate 57k VRS was very noisy so took it to my local garage. He diagnosed tensioner failure and changed all the parts required. Once the car had been put back together it's not getting oil pressure at the end and the VVT isn't working. They have currently got the head off looking for the problem. I'm ready to push it in the local pond. Car was bought used from a main Skoda dealer with full dealer history and the fault occurred 1 month out of warranty and the dealership didn't want to know. Apparently they haven't heard of any failures on these engines. 

[1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engine failures]

My 59 plate 57k VRS was very noisy so took it to my local garage. He diagnosed tensioner failure and changed all the parts required. Once the car had been put back together it's not getting oil pressure at the end and the VVT isn't working. They have currently got the head off looking for the problem. I'm ready to push it in the local pond. Car was bought used from a main Skoda dealer with full dealer history and the fault occurred 1 month out of warranty and the dealership didn't want to know. Apparently they haven't heard of any failures on these engines.