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.

 

 

On 29/06/2023 at 18:28, e85 said:

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. 

 

 

 

Depends on manufacture date rather than first registration but seem likely to have a later design that didn't incorporate the ratchet retaining band. They were pretty diabolical.

 

But even latest revision, (is it still k?) Are not totally immune from risk. Even if its been replaced (or hasn't) 80k to 100k miles would be a good time yo think about replacing the chain and tensioner again anyway. You don't say vehicle mileage.

 

Your prices seem about ball park from a few years ago, may not take into account recent part price increases and labour inflation.

 

You also need to watch out for oil burning on the ea888 gen 2. If it hasn't had annual 10k max oil changes that will increase the chances of a problem. Its very hard to detect without running car for 500 or 600 miles as well if in early stages before becoming terminal. 

 

On 29/06/2023 at 18:28, e85 said:

 

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.

 

 

If it is throwing a manifold error the recommended fix is to replace the whole unit  although a few have tried ghetto repairs depending on what the error or fault is with the manifold. There's 2 or 3 common failures modes. But replacement is very likely. I'd say again that price may be a little low now.