Audi A5 (V6 3.0 TDI) - Timing Chain Replacement

[@christopherpartain9790]

Love to see more TDI content!

[@casperakoma7273]

Love that engine sound.

[@johncarr4404]

Another excellent video, as well as being one more successful repair.

[@tomasambrozevicius4840]

Nice video, thanks Very clean and tidy garage , respect!!👍

[@palli666]

Nice. How many hours did it took?

[@kavindugilshan]

Engine drops for timing chain replacement . German engineering 😊

[@Andre89]

No need, It is enough only remove the gearbox. But here are the bad masters or stupid 😅

[@em4703]

@@Andre89 But then the repair would last longer, so they'll quote you more work hours. Why would they make their life harder by not taking the engine out when they got all the tools to do it, fast and easy? You're not very smart lol.

[@jaystallwood]

Great video guys. For the stage 2 did you have to upgrade the customers clutch or gearbox in any way?

[@howarddearsley]

I know where to get my A4 done now should the chain go! Bought mine in Feb and have already serviced it again (including box) Gentle with it until warm etc etc. I bloody love it though. Quick and decent mpg.

[@roxydzey]

if i was working as mechanic i would try to get my chance to work with you guys, you look like good partners in job!

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi yes, well we are looking for experienced mechanic , but no luck

[@roxydzey]

@@VAGTechnic hard to find a passionate one these days

[@iHelpSolveIt]

​@@roxydzeyThats because the wages are too low.

[@steexz]

What else would you recommend doing on a high mileage engine since you dropped the motor?

[@davef2415]

Hi guys. Not car related, but what Noria song is this??? Been trying to find it. Thanks for a great video!

[@marcoaurelio6941]

hatss off to you mates

[@eliasmelendez1271]

I have a question, i own a 2010 Q7 3.0L TDI. Is the engine the same as the one you're doing and the same way to do the timing chain?

[@me-pv4fn]

How much is it all in for A5 3.0 timing chain replacement as mine as developed a rattle on first start up

[@SupremeLordEnki]

I'm thinking about buying one here in Belgium, Is it worth it the 3.0 tdi quattro version? Any tips or what should i look for in the car, what milage should i look for?

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi Natasha , We Definitely recommend you to buy one :) generally 3.0TDI are good engines consumption/power and Quattro is quattro . Timing is just occasional issue and is generally good for good 250-300k KM so definitely lower miles better.

[@SupremeLordEnki]

@@VAGTechnic I find some around here with about 130.000 to 200.000kms (not miles) 3.0tdi quattro for about 9k euros or even 7 but that comes with bigger mileage on the car, so i don't mind giving 2k or more for lower kms on it. Don't they have like bigger oil consumption or that only happens in the petrol tfsi versions? Anyway i will sell my e36 328i coupé for another coupé but diesel. I want something new and different, i hope it will be a good purchase.

[@SupremeLordEnki]

@@VAGTechnic And thanks mate for answering a stranger online. It's hard these days.

[@VAGTechnic]

@@SupremeLordEnki Audi is a good choice, always. Just get one in good condition. Get some good mechanic to go with you when buying the car. Not a problem, we are trying our best to answer everyone. :)

[@Sugarkryptonite]

@@VAGTechnic I'm curious why the timing chain was bad? Is this a common issue with these engines? It is known on 2.0T EA888 but I've never seen a TDI with these problems. Is it a faulty tensioner just like the 2.0t?

[@matze7651]

Big Respekt🫡! how much does the repair cost, for a CDUC Engine 3.0 TDI?

[@jansoldal9826]

What was the milage of this car which required timing chain replacement?

[@WoolyJumper5]

Great attitude guys

[@kilner79]

im looking for a new car and im finding it hard to pick i want a renowned reliable engine that will last a long time if just serviced every 5k miles is there any opinions on what is the best been looking at the a4 avant or a6 avant and just cant decide if 2.0 or 3.0 for eliability also 2014 onwards it will be also teh gearboxes i was wanting an auto and what is the most reliable ? thank ypou

[@macaulayward2404]

Hi, Iv got a A5 3.0tdi CCWA with tiptronic gearbox, what kind of price would you be looking at for a timing chain replacement on that? Thanks in advance!

[@poosnip]

I have a c6 2.7 tdi. Occasional chain slap. I won’t sell ( not worth it) I need to keep it running. Same engine essentially as this. Vag just never learn with their tensioners do they

[@unoein2438]

Is it possible to use an early cata engine in a late cata q7 I notice the crank sensor is mounted differently. If i were to swap the flexplate and rear timing cover would that work

[@VAGTechnic]

No chance

[@boylejohnstone1]

Great video. Question can the high pressure fuel pump be removed from the engine without removing the engine ?

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi Graig , Yes it can , it’s not the easiest job but it can be done :) they even make like a service entry from the back so the chains will not drop once you remove the fuel pump .

[@boylejohnstone1]

@@VAGTechnic thanks. Yeh it’s been a headache of a job so far 5 hours and not even got the turbo off yet and got one bolt on the manifold to turbo that’s hell of a difficult to access. No idea who gave 6 hours for the book time

[@DAYTONA9589]

@@VAGTechnic I really enjoy watching your videos, I don't understand what you're talking about, I don't understand English. I have an Audi A7 3.0 313cv can you please tell me how many kilometers the timing chain is changed? Audi workshop tells me that the timing chain does a million kilometers! I don't believe. Thank you so much.

[@marcoaurelio6941]

how would you know you would need timing chain replacement?

[@LJBartkus]

hello fellas ,how much do it's cost to do chain jog ?

[@eduardotitus9107]

Hello, my mechanic lost to plug for the crank locking pin hole!!! I cannot find it anywhere. Do you know the part number or the plug name? I don't see it on the parts diagram either. Please help!! thanks

[@1blackballed]

Quick question... would a 2014 A5 Quattro fitted with the 2l diesel engine also have a chain? I thought they 2l engines were all belts.

[@billymilligan4974]

There's belt :)

[@frijus100]

hi i just open my engine timing chain cover and found one chain is very loose.and balancer shaft is moving forward and backward not musch

[@jurisjaros1966]

how much cost this work?

[@RealGX]

How long did this job take? Also how much did it cost?

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi , Took two weeks , 4k ( chains kit , turbo , injector , decat , remap , full service )

[@thecovenant825]

Thank you, Useful video.

[@VAGTechnic]

@@thecovenant825 We're glad you liked it! :)

[@roxydzey]

@@VAGTechnic bro thats a lot of money for that car :/ whole car is worth 10-15k eur :/

[@mootje_f1645]

@@roxydzey lol no one is going to buy a audi with chain rattle noise.... i also have a audi 3.0 tdi 2013 and im also hearing the chain at cold start here it costs arround 5/6k for the chain only at the dealership

[@DJ-Alcoholics]

how did you test the injectors?

[@niume7468]

Did you really cranked the engine without fuel pump being primed????

[@aleksejprisliak670]

How much cost to change a chain on 3.0 TDI Audi A6?

[@viridianaherrera6658]

Hola saludos en qué parte del mundo se ubican

[@anssialvarhiironen1703]

What was the driven km before installation? Have My car little sound when cold start engine. Engine is capa type

[@VAGTechnic]

230.000km , cold start rattle is normal while oil pressure build up

[@reeced5521]

​@@VAGTechnic pleased to hear this 1-2 second rattle is considered normal on cold start. My 2014 CDUC on 81k miles does this but it's smooth as butter after those couple seconds.

[@carlosmateus1306]

with how many km is need change the belt in a audi a7 bitdi from year 2017? thx

[@VAGTechnic]

Drive belt you mean ?

[@nathanielmoore5677]

Great work guys…wish I could say the same to the engineers that constructed this abomination of a v6 diesel

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi , well yes ... but its all because of weight distribution ... every one try to push the wieght behind the front axle . Good old timing belts :)

[@rogeronslow1498]

Absolute mechanical abomination as you say. These cars are for suckers.

[@ville85]

@@rogeronslow1498 Well, suckers who can and know how to work on their own cars.

[@peteropperman7982]

Fantastic. Very interesting.

[@marcoaurelio6941]

hi what was the milleage on this one?

[@SalimKhan-gk1fh]

143k. U see. In video

[@fromabove1181]

Hi there,how much it is the cost for a job like this? I have same engine on my A6 2016. Thanks

[@thegrumpyoldbusdriver]

How much costs to tune to stage 2? Thanks

[@bmw6452005]

where are you located

[@jakezgab8576]

How much was this job, parts, labor, also how many miles was on this car-engine for this type of service? Thks

[@MrDarVeter]

In the video u can see it was 143k miles.

[@embo8896]

Whats the engine code boys,is it CLA?

[@danryan9533]

Hi guys i hate to be a pain but i was looking at a s5 v6 but thinking of getting a a5 tdi v6 as i do a lot of miles a month, how much would this timing chain cost overal with labour please roughly

[@VAGTechnic]

3950£

[@danryan9533]

@@VAGTechnic thank you defo something to fact in as a lot of cars im seeing are 100k-120k miles on them and no mention of it being done

[@Figo_78]

Hello guys, I've watched many videos of you. Good job and nice videos! I've bought an audi sq5 bitdi with 326ps and after 2 days the engin died... I'm getting p0016 incorrect correlation... the engin won't start anymore... so I'm pretty shure it's an timing chain isseu... I can see U guys doing great job... where can I find u? What will this cost to me? I want to bring my car to you

[@VAGTechnic]

Check our website

[@yyz125]

How much does a job like that cost?...good work!...the timing chain routing looks prone to failure?

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you. :) Price for this was £3000, all genuine parts. :)

[@seanwilliams6424]

@@VAGTechnic is this the same for my 2015 a6 allroad 280PS 3.0tdi, or more expensive due to 4 wheel drive? Pretty loud timing rattle all the time at 34k miles and local garage said it needs new tensioners...

[@fifonzmm]

@@VAGTechnic Was £3000 only for timing chain replacement or for the whole job on this car(injectors test, timing chaine etc)? Good work!

[@VAGTechnic]

@@fifonzmm Hello, it was for the whole job. Thank you! :)

[@fifonzmm]

@@VAGTechnic Thanks for replay! Are u based in Dudley? If so, Im gonna give you a call later. Thanks

[@robbiemullen9449]

How reliable are these 3.0 tdi engines any problems too look out for timing chains flywheels dpfs etc looking at a4 3.0 tdi quattro

[@VAGTechnic]

Pretty reliable, but anything can go wrong just like on any other car. :) Just make sure you service it regularly and you'll be fine. :)

[@robbiemullen9449]

@@VAGTechnic thanks for your help I can't seem to find a time factor or mileage interval for these timing chains thanks

[@boomer1049]

@@VAGTechnic How many miles until you need to replace the timing chain on a Audi Q7 TDI?

[@Anderwist]

how much time did it take?

[@VAGTechnic]

one week

[@pr1sm55]

If you guys wouldn't be so far (roughly 2500 km) I would have gone to your shop instead of doing it myself and probably fking a few things up.

[@Leo-fh9rv]

3:51 killed me😂

[@jamest2009]

My camshaft adaption intake bank 1, phase position is - 5.14 degrees, is this within parameters for timing chain? Or is it time to do this job. Car has done 70k

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi, Did you look at specified and actual values?

[@jamest2009]

@@VAGTechnic Not sure how to check this I'm only using a Obd 11

[@andreimuster6866]

@@jamest2009 -6 is maximum. Time to change timing chain.

[@frijus100]

hi i have touareg 2011 3.0 tdi when i start cold engine and i hear noise like rattle.but noise disapire when engine heat up after 40 miles.what you think is problem.mileage is 130

[@langweilig2355]

Timing chain, greetings from Germany.🙋🏻‍♂️

[@6nikolas6]

Nice work!

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you very much. We appreciate your feedback. :)

[@paganmonkey4439]

Was thinking about buying the audi, fuck that stick with vw brother nice work.

[@bnbbikes62]

What milage was the engine on when it developed its rattle? I have an A7 with the same engine thats currently having its chains replaced, only on 55k!

[@VAGTechnic]

New engines even had recall on the oil tensioner , some of them are done under warranty

[@bnbbikes62]

@@VAGTechnic any idea how I would find out if it could be done under warranty? My car is in with Audi now but not finished yet. If there's any chance of saving some money, I'd love to know how! I dont have any warranty with Audi, bought privately.

[@em4703]

@@bnbbikes62 Change the oil more often, and use a better oil.

[@bnbbikes62]

@@em4703 Castrol oil and 7,000mile changes is frequent enough. Unfortunately it's a known fault but it's just luck of it happens to you or not!

[@willcousins2029]

Amazing video!! I have an Audi A5 3.2 FSI would this be the same procedure to change the timing chain on mine as it was on this? Thank you for any help!

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you, appreciate it. Roughly yes.

[@decybel3443]

Good Job guys. Soon i need to do it the same on mine 3.0 tdi claa, because i hear bad sounds from the bottom of my engine, but no bad sounds if starts on cold engine so i hope everything will be finn until i change the chains

[@VAGTechnic]

Thank you. :) Do you want to book yourself in with us?

[@JoshuaJones-gb9ih]

What sort of price is it to have the timing chains done by you please

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi, For quotation please send us email

[@mootje_f1645]

Where was the engine leaking oil? (00:57) my engine is leaking also there i think

[@DeadlyPancakes]

Mine too, lol

[@joebanks5467]

How much roughly would this cost? Mechanic myself but do not have the luxury of a lift and I value my time more than saving money.

[@renatairmarius123]

Hi mnates, nice videos, but like a professionals, you should stop smoking a cigaret at work place. Thanks for videos. Good luck.

[@jcs1517]

What engine code is it?

[@danielecentamore2698]

👍 239 CV ? 245 CV ?

[@sebastienlaquerre4031]

How much would that job cost approximately?

[@VAGTechnic]

4K

[@sebastienlaquerre4031]

@@VAGTechnic Thank you!

[@frijus100]

why you not change fuel pump sprocket?

[@VAGTechnic]

Why it should’ve change it ?

[@frijus100]

why you change cam sprockets balance shaft sprocket ?

[@VAGTechnic]

@@frijus100 part of the kit :)

[@luisa9665]

Hi guys how much for a chain replacement

[@VAGTechnic]

3959£

[@tahirotahir]

I have 2016 Audi A7 TDI. I broke the glow plug in, and while trying to drill it out, broke the drill bit also inside. Made a mess while trying to get these two out. Now as per 4 different mechanics, I have to replace the driver side cylinder head. Please tell me based on your experience that for this job, 1) Does engine has to be dropped or this task can be done with engine on? 2) If engine has to be dropped, does timing chain has to come off? 3) My car has 116,000km, and from 96,000 when I bought it, I did oil change after every 10,000km or when car says on display, so still is it good to replace timing chain now and all related parts, while engine is out or this timing chain part can be skipped? Fyi, I do 90% highway driving. Please do reply cuz once I finalize I have to tow my car to mechanic shop, and before that time I have to have details knowledge to be able to make best decision. 4) To do Cylinder head replacement and timing chain, will be around how many hours job? One shop told me total 26 hrs, is it about correct??

[@VAGTechnic]

Hello. Engine would definitely need to be dropped, as well as timing chains and cylinder head. Cylinder head will need to be either refurbished or new and we also recommend to replace timing chains, but that's up to you. This whole process would take around 30 hours, and in our garage it would cost around £3500 (without timing chains, as that is up to you), that is labour and all genuine parts included.

[@tahirotahir]

@@VAGTechnic Thank you for your reply. I am all the way in Dallas Texas, USA. One more clarification. The engine has to be dropped because of the tight engine space in this model or because to be able to reach to the timing chain which will need to be touched for this process? I am asking and concern because of too much KZbin watching .... hahaha, where I saw one (I think Russian) mechanic who did the right side cylinder head job in a Q7 without dropping the engine. Plus trust issue with my 3 best guys, Mechanic, Dentist and Lawyer. Hahaha.

[@tahirotahir]

@@VAGTechnic Could you please also tell me based on your vast experience, that usually how long Time Chain lasts in these engines (TDI 3.0L) before start given problems or trouble indications. Especially when such car with that engine being used only for long distance and highway driving and driven non-aggressively.

[@malitaflorin4842]

@@tahirotahir yes, how long? I will like to know that also

[@em4703]

@@tahirotahir It all revolves around oil changes, as the oil will get overloaded with soot after a specific point, creating extra wear on the timing parts. If you change the oil before the 7k miles mark, it can last 200-300k miles or more, based on driving style and other factors that can increase or decrease that amount. If you change the oil at 10-15k miles like the manufacturer recommends, then expect a timing chain replacement before 150k miles.

[@glaszlo9694]

How was the repair cost vs car price comparison?

[@VAGTechnic]

3/10 of car value

[@glaszlo9694]

@@VAGTechnic thanks :-) suspected that.. being afraid of that v6tdi.. at what mileage, doest this chain issue occur?

[@VAGTechnic]

@@glaszlo9694 all depends on previous service! We had one with 58k ...

[@jimnewmann3386]

What type of service can be done to prolong this procedure? We have 120,000 miles on it oil changes every 10,000 miles. Do you recommend any additives with the oil changes? Mainly highway miles

[@glaszlo9694]

@@VAGTechnic thank you - well, I will then only see these along the streets :-)

[@Audigiant]

What was the km on this engine? Do you put in stronger tensioners or are they the same as before?

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi, This one had problem with tensioner , wasn’t holding oil pressure on low rpm , it’s like worn shock absorber. Everything was replaced for genuine new parts . Should last again for 140k and 8-10 years :)

[@raydavison2972]

@@VAGTechnic My god 140K, that's only 4-5 years for me! I don't think I will be replacing my 240K (Miles) 2.5TDI with a 3.0 or 4.0TDI as I expected to at some point.

[@em4703]

@@raydavison2972 Change the oil every 5-7k miles and it will last 2-3 times as much. The extended oil intervals is what kill the timing chains on diesels. Too much soot in suspension after a certain amount of engine hours.

[@raydavison2972]

Possibly, but you can't control what happened to it prior to purchase. Very often company cars which will have been run to the max of the variable service intervals. Just a stupid idea to have chain at the back of the engine.

[@andrei.pandrei.p1592]

Hi guys, i need your advice, i own an Audi A7 quattro 2011 3.0 diesel 180kw/245hp. I would like to know which is the interval to change the timing chain kit. For the moment is on 130.000 miles / 205.000km. Thank you💪💪💪

[@Ali-of5be]

So timing chains and such the given time is 150 to 200k

[@Ali-of5be]

Dealers say life time but thats a lie. If you change the timing chain every 200k then ur safe. These cars arent made to go over that normally. These high end premium cars normally go for 150k to 200k but replacing the chains and such can give your car a new like boost.

[@emirhanyilmaz2702]

What were the symptoms?

[@VAGTechnic]

Rattle on low rpm / misfire on bank 1

[@emirhanyilmaz2702]

@@VAGTechnic rattle on cold start also?

[@MrPasqual1]

Engineers at Volkswagen are mad. Dropping and disassembling an engine just for a timing chain change. Dogshit

[@cichygc8666]

Hello hello nice video you did well I have a similar car and I would like to ask what is the total cost of this repair 👍 😉 👍

[@VAGTechnic]

Hi , For any quotations please contact us FB or email

[@SUPERSONICCULEBRA]

Sooo the tdi 3.0 has a chain and not a belt? I have a 2011 q7 tdi and I could swear a bunch of people told me it was a belt. This is "good news"

[@shazadbostan8294]

Were based pal

[@banditorunner6946]

Manchester

[@FIN93FR]

how many cost ? i have a same problem on my fuk ing A6

[@VAGTechnic]

2.5k

[@FIN93FR]

@@VAGTechnic with Kit or just Work ?

[@musicsoffice]

Hi , how many HP has this engine ?

[@davidoff59]

230 to 270hp as far as I'm aware

[@thegrumpyoldbusdriver]

How much would it cost to replace the tensioner with all the parts included? I have an 2005 A8 B3 3.0tdi and I know for a fact after 100k the tensioner should be replaced and I would like to know around what price range I should expect the bill. Thank you! Lovely video btw, you got a new subscriber 🥰

[@lewisclare]

Won't be cheap probably at least 1k due to the engine having to be removed

[@LorDReaLLeR]

1k? Hahaha, multiply that figure by 5 buddy, thats the least amount.@@lewisclare

[@niume7468]

​@@LorDReaLLeRwrong

[@LorDReaLLeR]

Wrong? Fellow 3.0 tdi c7 a6 owner, a friend of mine got a bill of 4.5k euros that was 2022 btw. Chain pack + pcvs changed@@niume7468

[@remyvandenbossche7609]

LOL timing tool with a valve xD

[@VAGTechnic]

the one from the kit are butter :D theres nothing better and stronger than intake valve from 1.8T BAM engine

[@zeemanjr]

@@VAGTechnic How many k's on this engine before the issue?

[@TheCR85RIDER]

What’s the cost?

[@VAGTechnic]

3.5k

[@MrKingbesh]

Whoever designed the engine with the timing chaines at the back . who ever agreed to use it should be put on trial.. absolute stupidness

[@ВадимРусаков-д6ч]

Россия ! Ростов на Дону ! Уж ! или Гадюка !? Слава ! России !

[@zoomed66]

What a mess about......