(Timmy from Astral Auto Repair torqued his down to 75.3 ft/lbs.) Spark plugs are also a good idea for general maintenance at this time.Įxhaust cam sprocket/adjuster bolt: 15ft/lbs + 1/8 turn per the factory manual, ELSAWin. You can double check which one to buy by referencing your VIN with their staff. ECS has 2 kits, one for models up to 2006 and one for models after 2006. The ECS kit comes with a new PCV gasket, but getting the complete PCV kit is always a good idea since most of the top of the motor will be removed making replacement easy. You will be removing your OEM PCV, which is prone to failure causing high oil consumption rates. Pressure Control Valve (PCV) replacement kit. If you threw a P000A code, it might be a good idea to easily replace this. This is an ideal time to easily replace this piece. The rear coolant flange is prone to leaks and is difficult to get to due to its location. The gaskets to rebuild the vacuum pump and cam adjuster seals which will almost certainly be worn or broken are not included with the kit. You will be taking off the timing cover, however the ECS kit only provides the gasket for the main housing. Timing Cover Rebuild Kit with cam adjuster seals (06F198107A). Torx T20, T25, T27 and T30 sockets (1/4 inch drive)Ĭoolant not required necessary only if replacing rear coolant flange Parts necessary (click on links to purchase):Īssenmacher T12052 cam locking tool DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BRAND!Īssenmacher #10 polydrive socket (VW5220) DO NOT USE ANY OTHER BRAND!ġ/2 inch drive torque wrench (rent from autozone for $100, return for full refund) Improper technique when setting the timing may result in catastrophic engine failure, and you perform this maintenance acknowledging these facts at your own risk and financial burden. Improper technique or using low quality tools when removing the exhaust cam sprocket bolt may cause it to strip, requiring further removal of the cam girdle, drilling out the bolt, and/or replacement of the exhaust cam and sprocket. By reading further, you acknowledge that you are performing these tasks at your own risk of bodily harm or injury as well as any malfunction of your vehicle which may require costly repair. I am not responsible for any injuries or complications that may occur due to your actions while using this guide. Low oil levels/pressure causing tensioner to wear prematurely, this may be due to oil consumption commonly due to broken PCV, valve cover issues, or oil leak due to warped oil filter housing assembly. Poor cam follower maintenance causing metal pieces, flakes and shavings to enter cam cover causing tensioner to wear prematurely. Most commonly, the plastic guides for the timing chain on the tensioner break. Power loss, poor fuel economy or limp mode with check engine light. P000A check engine light sometimes precedes serious symptoms and may be intermittent. Metal clinging or slapping sound from back of valve cover at idle which may or may not go away under load. Please feel free to use the videos as a supplementary reference to this DIY. These videos were the only thing I could find to guide me through the daunting task of replacing my timing chain and tensioner. Special thanks to Timmy at Astral Auto Repairs on Youtube for his videos… "can ya dig it?" I hope to make this process simple and less overwhelming so that anyone who can keep track of where their bolts and harnesses go can do this job with confidence. The most difficult part of this job is ensuring that the exhaust cam sprocket/adjuster bolt is not stripped when you are removing it and that the timing is set right before you close everything up. I know that a lot of people visit the main forum and few go to the B7 A4 Tech section, so I thought I would post here first so that people can see the walkthrough before I have it moved to the tech section.Īlthough there are only a few parts to take off, the bolts can be in unforgiving locations. Then I'll give you a breakdown of the tools and parts necessary to do this job, recommend additional optional parts to replace, and give you a walk-through of the job step by step with a few tips along the way. I'm going to start by talking about some symptoms and causes of a faulty/broken tensioner. The timing chain and tensioner on the 2005.5-2008 Audi A4 2.0T engine commonly causes issues and it has been difficult to find a concise DIY walk-through, so I thought I'd write one since recently doing the job myself.
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