Hi all,
I've been have an ongoing engine management light issue due to the infamous alleged timing chain stretch.
Now, my engine runs (or did...) completely silently, hot or cold, idles perfectly with no cam chain rattle whatsoever.
Anyway, as I'm trying to get rid of the disgusting pile of crap, I thought I'd try to fit a new hydraulic upper tensioner to see if that would allow me to clear the fault codes.
My problem is that I now DO have a hell of a rattle where previously there was none, aargh!
Can anyone advise what the correct procedure is for fitting said tensioner? I just pumped it a few times in a bath of oil (Didn't stiffen up at all) then screwed it into the engine. I have a feeling that I should've set the engine to a point where the chain was slackest (TDC? Align timing marks?).
I've driven a mile or two to see if that will pressurise the tensioner, but the noise is worse. Initially, when first installed, the tickover was noise free, it only started to clatter when revved, but after the drive it now rattles at all rpm's.
Any advice or suggestions most welcome!
God, I hate VW.....
I've been have an ongoing engine management light issue due to the infamous alleged timing chain stretch.
Now, my engine runs (or did...) completely silently, hot or cold, idles perfectly with no cam chain rattle whatsoever.
Anyway, as I'm trying to get rid of the disgusting pile of crap, I thought I'd try to fit a new hydraulic upper tensioner to see if that would allow me to clear the fault codes.
My problem is that I now DO have a hell of a rattle where previously there was none, aargh!
Can anyone advise what the correct procedure is for fitting said tensioner? I just pumped it a few times in a bath of oil (Didn't stiffen up at all) then screwed it into the engine. I have a feeling that I should've set the engine to a point where the chain was slackest (TDC? Align timing marks?).
I've driven a mile or two to see if that will pressurise the tensioner, but the noise is worse. Initially, when first installed, the tickover was noise free, it only started to clatter when revved, but after the drive it now rattles at all rpm's.
Any advice or suggestions most welcome!
God, I hate VW.....