I have a 2009 1.8 Tsi with 35000 kms on the odo. The tensioner is still what came with the car and I am looking to have the same changed.
I have a question for everyone who has changed their tensioners, that is it okay to use aftermarket timing kits or should you stick to ones from Skoda. I have an option for a timing kit from Borsehung which would cost near half of what is suggested by Skoda workshop.
Since I am based in India, the Skoda workshop is not aware of any issues with the tensioner and insists that it would last the lifetime of the car. On insisting they have given me an estimate of £1000 where they want to change all the 3 tensioners, rails, 3 chains, water pump, etc etc. A list of some 31 items. It's either that or none.