Re: Corrado VR6 timing chain... (kmveedub)
I would repace them if the engine is apart. They do stretch
I would repace them if the engine is apart. They do stretch
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Re: Corrado VR6 timing chain... (CorradoKidd)
That is pretty messed up.... them losing the chains. Thats an organized mech for ya. Sure hope he doesn't lose your guides when he's putting it all back together..... ohhh dude sorry.... oops. Anyway, yes they are chains, so they don't have to be changed every 70k, but they do wear out. Even though I would not be suprised to hear of someone having 200k on their chains, I agree with the shop, as long as you all ready have them off, change them. They have broke in other VR6s. And just with that small chance of the chains breaking and trashing valves, pistons and possibly your head... its worth it, to me. Just another 100 bucks
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added to your $1500 bill.
That is pretty messed up.... them losing the chains. Thats an organized mech for ya. Sure hope he doesn't lose your guides when he's putting it all back together..... ohhh dude sorry.... oops. Anyway, yes they are chains, so they don't have to be changed every 70k, but they do wear out. Even though I would not be suprised to hear of someone having 200k on their chains, I agree with the shop, as long as you all ready have them off, change them. They have broke in other VR6s. And just with that small chance of the chains breaking and trashing valves, pistons and possibly your head... its worth it, to me. Just another 100 bucks
I bought new ones even though my old ones looked fine. Fairly cheap peace of mind. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
Re: Corrado VR6 timing chain... (NoCYet)
I would tell a mechanic who lost my timing chain (if i were you, i have a belt in my G60
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) that we have a SERIOUS trust issue at that point.
What seems to go on the VR6 engines is the tensioners, not the chains themself (if you get the tensioners before it's too late). If the engine was apart, tensioners would be job one, and if it were my engine the chains would get done too as long as your there.
I would tell a mechanic who lost my timing chain (if i were you, i have a belt in my G60
What seems to go on the VR6 engines is the tensioners, not the chains themself (if you get the tensioners before it's too late). If the engine was apart, tensioners would be job one, and if it were my engine the chains would get done too as long as your there.
Re: Corrado VR6 timing chain... (YetiMan)
Replace the chains now and latter you don't have to worry about them. The tensioners should be replaced along with guide rails. If you have the extra money do the head job. Take it to a machine shop and replace valve stem seals and guides. Resurface the head and all that good stuff and put new head gasket w/new stretch bolts. The machine shop that I took it to cost me about $300.00 to do the whole job. Make sure all parts are GERMAN! Now, make sure when the mechanic puts everything back on the engine and he's ready to install the top tensioner to take the piston out and clean it good, inside & out with new oil. Then he should put a very small piece of wire in the front part of pistion and gently collaspe it into place inside the tensioner its self. Now your ready to install the tensioner. Good luck!
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Replace the chains now and latter you don't have to worry about them. The tensioners should be replaced along with guide rails. If you have the extra money do the head job. Take it to a machine shop and replace valve stem seals and guides. Resurface the head and all that good stuff and put new head gasket w/new stretch bolts. The machine shop that I took it to cost me about $300.00 to do the whole job. Make sure all parts are GERMAN! Now, make sure when the mechanic puts everything back on the engine and he's ready to install the top tensioner to take the piston out and clean it good, inside & out with new oil. Then he should put a very small piece of wire in the front part of pistion and gently collaspe it into place inside the tensioner its self. Now your ready to install the tensioner. Good luck!
Re: Corrado VR6 timing chain... (Patmsb)
I replaced mine at 199,900 miles. I did it as I was doing my cams and saw that the guides were worn through the lining. I compared the two chains and you could tell the old one was streched a little. I have heard of them needing to be replaced as low as eighty K. Keep in mind V.W. says they will last the life of the motor and there is no scheduled replace by date as a timming belt would have.
I would think that the guy who lost the chains would need to absorb some of the cost for new chains. How can he say you need to replace them if he doesn't have them to look at to even tell if they were or are bad. Where is his proof of you needing new ones.
If you need to get new ones I can get you a set and the guides for a good deal from the dealer, tensioner also if needed. I will pass my price of cost + ten% to you if you pay shipping.
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I replaced mine at 199,900 miles. I did it as I was doing my cams and saw that the guides were worn through the lining. I compared the two chains and you could tell the old one was streched a little. I have heard of them needing to be replaced as low as eighty K. Keep in mind V.W. says they will last the life of the motor and there is no scheduled replace by date as a timming belt would have.
I would think that the guy who lost the chains would need to absorb some of the cost for new chains. How can he say you need to replace them if he doesn't have them to look at to even tell if they were or are bad. Where is his proof of you needing new ones.
If you need to get new ones I can get you a set and the guides for a good deal from the dealer, tensioner also if needed. I will pass my price of cost + ten% to you if you pay shipping.
Re: Corrado VR6 timing chain... (kmveedub)
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You have a good mechanic, take his advise.
- Jack
quote:[HR][/HR]They claim "oh, you are gonna need new ones anyway, you dont want to put all that money into your motor, only to put the old chains back on.....its a good idea to get new chains[HR][/HR]
You really want to have to do this to your motor again?:
You have a good mechanic, take his advise.
- Jack
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