Hi all,
I'm looking at a 2012 Octavia II VRS 2.0 TSI and have a couple of (familiar) questions about these, any help would be much appreciated.
I've read the various threads about chain tensioners and failures which are very helpful - am I essentially right in saying a 2012 model (registered March 2012) is likely to have an updated chain tensioner but not the latest or K revision (later in 2012/13) unless there's any paperwork for a replacement? I could potentially try and look through the inspection hole but should I budget for a replacement for peace of mind and would this be circa £600-800 fitted at an independent/VAG specialist? I've got an OBD reader so could attempt to look at the 'phase position bank 1' reading but no guarantee this will work and would only show existing chain stretch.
There's also an EML and this sounds related to the inlet manifold (not yet confirmed). Again am I understanding correctly that this is fairly common, could be the sensor or flap but would probably need a new inlet manifold at some point, maybe c.£500 fitted?
Appreciate these questions have probably been asked a lot but just looking for thoughts/reassurance that I'm understanding correctly. Any help is much appreciated, cheers.
