How to Replace the Rear Timing Chain & Tensioner on an Audi /Volkswagen (2004-08) FSI / Chain Noise

$$$ Audi A4 (2004-2008) Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement: Full How-To Guide
Torque specs
Head cover 10Nm (7 ft-lb) Tighten from center out in a clockwise direction
Rear housing bolt 10Nm (7 ft-lb)
N205 mounting bolt 4Nm (35 in-lb)
Vacuum pump bolt 10Nm (7 ft-lb)
Camshaft adjuster (Phaser) 20Nm plus additional 45deg
Chain Tensioner 10Nm (7 ft-lb)
Cam Bearing bracket ( Cam Girdle ) 8Nm plus additional 90deg

[@borjanavarro3360]

One of the best How-To of an FSI that I've ever seen!! Thank you very much! Now I gotta do it on my Audi A3 2.0 FSI 2004! 🥰

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Well it took 2 tries but I think this one filled in all the blanks. Thanks for watching and the kind words.

[@justincaouette202]

This is the exact video I've be looking for! Amazing detail. Thank you so much!!

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@karimcharifi2971]

Bonjour, merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo!

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Bonjour, Merci d'avoir regardé et pour vos aimables paroles.

[@BDawgchannel]

First like #1 👍Giving a view and support 💪

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Haha, Was just checking it out and saw the like. Should have known it was you guys!! Thanks as always. Don't let Britt know. She thinks we are in a competition and gets mad when I get views and likes and her video edits don't do as well.

[@BDawgchannel]

@@willpoweredgarage969 lol nice!

[@JaisonGopito-ek6td]

Those three busted rings are dope if you break any 1 you will got all sort of vvti related codes

[@willpoweredgarage969]

That is true. They are very fragile and difficult to install at times. Thanks for watching.

[@TRENDewyZ]

Great video with very real world application. Best one on this subject by far. I do have a question though. Is the phaser bolt a polly or a torx? And what size is it? I seem to see a lot of videos with this bold getting stripped, and I wonder if people are using the wrong tool bit.

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Thanks for the kind words, It is a polly bolt, as for the size I believe it is a 10mm. But even with the right tool they are very easily stirpped, so be very careful while removing it. It is torqued very tight.

[@ivanvega2821]

Very helpful video. When this cam chain and or tensioner fail. Does it bend intake valves? I’m currently trying to diagnose a no compression on all cylinders except number 4 which is at 150psi.

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Yes, IT is an interference engine. So if the timing is off even slightly it will bend valves. If you have no compression in 3 of the cylinders Id say its time to remove the head. Can use a cylinder leak down tester and see if you have air coming out of exhaust , intake or crankcase. indicating either bent exhaust or intake valve, or damaged piston or rings. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@ivanvega2821]

@@willpoweredgarage969 at the 4:35 mark of the video. What program are you using, seems very detailed and informative!

[@virtisconsole12]

Didn’t see you pull the pin.. do you hold the cam with your wrench when pulling it to ensure no skips? Good video as always

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Oh man, I cant believe I messed up again. lol No, Once that chain is on with the tensioner/guides in place I don't think there is enough slack for the chain to jump just be removing the pin. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@petrushall]

Nice vid!! What program do you use for all the information about the parts?

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Its a factory service manual only available to dealer technicians. Thanks for watching.

[@Killawife]

What a beautiful torque wrench with the gauge. What brand is it?

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Hi, thanks for watching. It's a very old snap on. Its a turning torque gauge in inch lbs. I love the thing.

[@Killawife]

@@willpoweredgarage969 Very nice. Thanks for replying.

[@XXGunzNClipzXx]

Used the special tool, lines everything up now I have misfire codes and runs right at idle. I did have the battery disconnected for 2 weeks while I was ordining parts. Is there's a relearn procedure or could it be timed wrong?

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Does the misfire counter see misfires at idle? Do you a Vag tool? if so check measure values 14, 15, 16 see if any cylinders are misfiring. I would also check the fuel trim numbers value block 32 and make sure you done have a vac leak causing a misfire. The timing could still be off and run well at idle and give you a misfire at rpm. If everything looks good just pull the valve cover and check that the cam notches are correct with the engine at TDC. Hope this helps. Feel free to message me if you are still having issues. Thanks for watching!

[@Ercy-wd6hd]

What program is that

[@willpoweredgarage969]

It is called ELSA Pro.

[@DarthBenny]

i am doing a lot of audi work lately, what online manual software is that?

[@willpoweredgarage969]

Its the factory service information. You can only gain access to it being a Dealer tech. Thanks for watching.

[@user-ju9yg8sf8k]

No assembly lubricant on the high pressure fuel pump cam

[@willpoweredgarage969]

U usually put it on the lifter or follower itself. These engines generally get oil up there pretty quick. Thanks for watching.

[@johnjones6964]

anyone reccomend a good workshop manual for this engine, i am doing a complete rebuild, need all the specs.

[@willpoweredgarage969]

The best manuals for jobs like that are the Bentley manuals. When it comes to measuring bearings on these engines they are color coded and sometimes require two different thickness bearings for top or bottom of the journal.