How to fix Audi Q5 3.2FSI upper timing chain tensioner without pulling the engine

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Some good notes and a very useful graphic for the job
replace-timing-belt.com/how-to...
Full timing chain kit (if you do end up pulling the engine)
www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled...
Timing chain tensioner:
www.ecstuning.com/b-ina-parts...
Upper timing cover:
www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-v...
Tools:
Older generation V6 kit (black box)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Newer generation V6 kit (red box)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
VW 1412 crankshaft tool:
www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07G...

[@derekkchung]

This is the KIND of videos people need - a good explanation of why not how and what preparation needed. I wonder what codes the car had to conclude that it is the upper, not the lower guides.

[@bbrrrrr6553]

My Audi Q5 3.2 now had the issue :'( no fault for now but terrible sound sometimes at cold startup... Could you fix it by any chance ?

[@aaronb7509]

Thanks for the video! I'm also based out of Ottawa, Canada and I was quoted over 5,000 - 10,000$ for this repair on my 2011 Q5 3.2FSI from multiple different garages. Was about to give up and just sell the car but I'm thinking this might be worth a shot. Is there a way without removing the engine, to visually inspect the upper tensioner to confirm that it has failed or to know if it's actually the chain that is stretched?

[@geofffelsing1283]

Thanjs for the video

[@stranotech1]

excellent video!

[@RomanTrollanski]

What about if you just tear that heat shield apart, do the job, then just make another heat shield, some custom made to meet your needs?!

[@attex576]

The muffler is unscrewed. Now it's time for the catalyst. We keep fighting

[@ryanmacewen511]

Awesome video. I have a few A6 years 2005, 2007, 2007. All suffered this. I'm doing upper tensioners now. Fun fun fun. I was just barely able to remove the 'screw plug' for inserting the crank lock pin. Took 2 prolonged heatings/coolings, and finally it came loose. (im in rust belt). Your video is awesome!! Thank you! I lmost pulled the oil cooler, but at least I got it out. I got back covers off, no problem. Valve covers, I cracked a vent hose. I ended up buying 3 sets of tools, lol. I guess I'm covered now.

[@Foreverstraight]

Can you fix mine

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Where are u located? I will come to you and pay you to lead me thru this repair. I I am capable. But this is pretty intense for me. I can’t give up my 06 avant

[@user-tx2tz7ot6m]

Nice work man, I'm impressed. And I learned a lot, thank you so much for taking the time to be so thorough in explaining the differences between models and generations with the 3.2 V6. And for proving that this job can be done without removing the entire motor and sub-frame because I knew it could be done but like you say, strip one nut, round out one bolt, and you just made a two day job into a week job or two weeks if you have a day job and you only have weekends and a few hours on week days to put some time into your project. Anyway I never take the time to subscribe and comment but you definitely deserve some respect and a 👍

[@lucavangorkom9453]

Thanks for the info! it definitely clears things up for me. I have an 05 A6 3.2. It's the earlier variant with the inline cam lock tool that you got first.

[@ivanstory6986]

fantastic video, thankyou. I have 2011 A6 with 3.0TFSI right hand drive (Australian model) and thankfully do not have the shield over the smog valve on my car.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Ooooh love the 190e in the garage ! Man. That’s a much better car than our audis!

[@buszkenep]

Thanks very good video ! I gess my 2005 vw 3..2 6 cil toureg is different . that i dont know none on maintenance that right now run great yet ! You are a real money saver ! God bless you !

[@WeLikeFetaCheese]

Really good video that would have saved me a few hours of research had i found it earlier. : I'm about to do this on a B8 S4 2010 with the 3.0 TFSi, and also ended up having to buy two toolkits to get the right combo of tools. :)

[@iloveamerica3323]

If you have the time this guy has doing the job is doable.

[@attex576]

Hi

[@attex576]

Hello, I must boast that I managed to replace the tensioner and put everything back together. The car started, everything is fine. I would like to thank you for your help. .

[@alanarnold6976]

Excellent..you are legend