1.2 timing chain replacement

[hafsol]

Hello everyone,

 

I'm curious about the longevity of the 3 pot timing chains, so I thought I'd open this thread!

 

If you've replaced the timing chain on your 1.2, at what mileage/years and what was the cause, if any?

[hutchysrs50]

Had loads of 1.2's now.

2011 Polo - failed at 26,000

2002 Polo - failed at 84,000

2006 Fabia - rattled so changed at 60,000

2005 Fabia - was fine but changed at 84,000 due to the previous polo failing at similar mileage.

[hafsol]

That sounds horrifying. Thank you for the very nice input!

 

What were the "warning" signs before failing?

[hutchysrs50]

Rattling on cold starts more than usual.

Also a sign was cutting out straight away when starting.

Both polos that failed gave no signs though.

Other members are on 120,000 and still have no problems. I might have been unlucky and had poor serviced cars though. Oil and filter changes are important with timing chains.