Fault Code P0341: VW Polo 1.2 Timing Chain Failure Nearly Damaged The Valve

[@eddkennedy6458]

Great explanation on doing this job, thank you.

[@jeffreyrichards6119]

Great video thanks but where is the crankshaft senor to ??? Is only thing missing

[@enkamotors7012]

The crankshaft sensor is located at the back of the engine, under the intake manifold on the engine block

[@thezerocool22]

brilliant vid, keep it up! Out of interest, can you inspect the chain without removing the cover, for example the plastic cover just above the oil filter housing?

[@everybodyneedsadave]

No you can't

[@varunesh123]

How much miles did the vehicle run before chain replacement?

[@lewisjenkins1114]

I did this job today on a Seat Ibiza, the right hand chain guide was completely missing, it was in the bottom of the sump and all stuck in the strainer. And those timeing covers are a pain to get back on 😒

[@enkamotors7012]

Yes I agree!

[@lukemeecham1997]

When your chain gave up did it smash any valves?

[@lewisjenkins1114]

@lukemeecham1997 Fortunately the chain hadn't given up, it hs jumped timing slightly on the cams, but no internal engine damage occurred if my memory serves me correct. Most VWAG engines aren't interference engines, meaning it's very unlikely the piston would touch the valves even under complete chain or belt failure 👍🏻

[@TuuSaR-so4ez]

It's a design fault, it will eventually hit, regardless how often the oil has been changed.

[@samwilson7357]

Very good thank you for sharing

[@Ozkan2106]

is it possible to chance just the tensioner alone? just screwing the tensioner from outside , without to disasembly the hole thing?

[@enkamotors7012]

No, you cannot reach the tensioner without removing the lid but the problem is usually due to the chain stretching so the everything inside must be changed. Hope this helps

[@Ozkan2106]

@@enkamotors7012 Thanx for the repley!

[@everybodyneedsadave]

No

[@lukemeecham1997]

If your chain snaps will I need to replace valves or is this a non interference head?

[@enkamotors7012]

Yes, if the chain snaps the valves will need to be replaced.

[@jcgenuino9272]

Hi how about bent valves, were u able to check them??

[@enkamotors7012]

There was no problem with bent valves as there was no snap or jump. I hope it helps.

[@charliediver1560]

Great vidio , thanks for posting .

[@colinbryant5531]

Does the tensioner need a gasket?

[@enkamotors7012]

No you don’t need a gasket

[@mariusnicolaesima]

Al meu motor are zgomotul acela la pornirea la rece, dar pornește mai bine decât acesta din videoclip. O să verific lanțul.

[@nathtomlinson8755]

You never showed how to do it.