REPLACING timing chain on a 2.0t tsi volkswagen, audi

[@scottbeach3190]

The format and speed of this video with all the necessary information is just excellent beyond compare.

[@longbar2344]

cept no torque settings lol

[@cortezgreen8562]

No actually bro didn’t specify putting cam tool on before or after the Cambridge was takin off and doesn’t show where to even put the timing marks

[@davidrobinsonjr.6844]

Duuuude!!! This video just saved me a BUTTLOAD of money!! That specialty tool kit is still pretty expensive though, but still a lot better than the amount that I would have spent for a mechanic or the dealership to do it. Thank you so much for uploading this!!

[@RobHTech]

Good vid. Much better than the ones with guys dong the job with the engine on a table/stand. Also, just FYI for anyone, you can rent the tools pretty cheaply for a week or longer from online VW tool rentals. Oh, and from my experience as VW tech and on my own, just replace the water pump while you are in there.

[@KevinTK121]

This gave me a lot more hope than the DAP and Humble mech vids. Love those guys but this was more to the point and direct not to mention more inclusive. Thanks for the vid.

[@RyanZa_myt]

I actually really trust Humble with his 2.0 timing replacement with the engine he used. After I watched that video, I searched for the manual, looking under the hood of my car many times, and understood how engines more comfortably moves. also, check out my comment up top, instead--too! You may need to see "newest first". Happy fixing!

[@KevinTK121]

@@RyanZa_myt I love the guy, its just that video skipped over quite a bit of important info. I suppose it'd be fair to say the videos had different aims but I feel like his was also positioned as a how-to and it was problematically incomplete. But yeah, love the guy and the effort he puts into the community. Him and DAP are white knights to a platform with such a misinformed and disinterested owner base.

[@RyanZa_myt]

@@KevinTK121 I agree with what you mean. I think when I first watched it carefully and then a second time I encouraged myself to continue to do more digging. I began watching engine tear-downs and build-ups, also watching Donut Media for small doses of a variety of information. I also got into watching a professional race-mechanic's teardown and build-up of a toyota V6 (1000 Hrspwr?) engine. That was cool. All this searching helped me, for sure! Especially when it comes to missing information, which can happen all the time! : )

[@thrasher305]

Fucking love a video that goes straight to the damn point. Thank you

[@tedjohnson64]

Excellent tutorial! Appreciate that you also included the price of the specialty tools required.

[@Syphious64]

Really wish I would have seen this before I started doing my timing this last weekend.. The write-ups and other videos I have found are missing a lot of little bits and pieces of info here and there that I didn't find out about until I was deep into the job and you just showed all of what I found out myself in an 8 minutes video.. Great video, Thanks for the help cause at least it reassures me that I've done good up to this point lol.

[@JerryChanD]

This video just shows every tiny but important thing within a good 9 minutes! Especially when you do a timing job in a motor!

[@kouroshsalemiseyfeddin3681]

Best video on how to do a vw 2.0 liter timing chain very nice and detail work . Thanks alot man

[@JustinDesilva]

Good and thorough write up. For others watching, draining the coolant lines might be helpful but not necessary. I leave them connected.

[@brianmaynard7320]

The upper ones? And then lower one (hard plastic, in front of the crank pulley)?

[@qb93]

The yelling at the end made me give it a like

[@tombair8128]

Correction:The water pump shaft is also a balance shaft and needs to be timed with the idler gear before applying the chain otherwise the engine will not be balanced. There are two dots on the back gear of the idler that must be aligned with the counter rotating balance shaft which has the yellow mark.

[@jamesclayton4378]

Yes and this is exactly how a “experienced” mechanic failed to do the job on my car right and now im stuck with engine vibration

[@ahsinsmith3963]

Yeah there were a couple other things said which were incorrect 🤷🏽‍♀️ but good video over all lol so I’ll let it slide

[@JohnDoe-pf3ue]

@@jamesclayton4378 very easy to make that mistake if somebody has no experience doing that job before.

[@tomwatts7413]

@@ahsinsmith3963what other things? I have found this to be a very useful video but would be interested to hear before making a mistake on doing this job

[@eighty7granny]

Lower cover needs to be replaced after it’s removed per the repair manual

[@alialabbas1982]

I don't have vw car but you deserve a thumb up. Great job.

[@robbylebotha]

I need to do the chain on my Mk7 Gti, thank you for this video, it has shown me that I should rather take it to a workshop and have a pro do it.

[@juliocalderon1209]

tyring to help my buddy out the dealership is charging over $4000 to replace the chain

[@Noel127]

The bridge can be removed regardless of tensioner being in or not. The water pump is powered by the balance shaft, you're supposed to rotate the balance shaft 8 times, by the 8th rotation it should land in it's default resting position, if you fail to time it this way then the engine will have balance issues and will run poorly

[@jlatt0319]

Bro what a great video I am about to do this job on my 2009 volkswagen golf GTI tsi an this video is what's helping me. Thanks so much

[@AhmadAli-du2fq]

Was his guide accurate? About to attempt this on my 2015 A3 2.0t

[@theSilvioRoesler]

Awesome video! Great explanation highlighting all the key steps. Thank you for posting!

[@channelwhywhywhy]

Awesome video!!! That explains the whole process really simply! This was the video I was missing! Thank you!

[@parallelThreads]

Hi @Tombair8128 Thanks for the excellent video. I have a question for you: when you remove the timing chain, and remove the cam nuts on the top two cam sprockets, are these two sprockets able to rotate freely about 5 degrees? It looks like the sprocket is locked into position by the nut and that it has this restricted play so that you can align it for timing. If you get this, please reply. My girlfriend and I are looking at a costly repair.

[@gearhead9760]

Awesome video. Could you provide chain kit and tool kit info please

[@0johnny082]

Did also change the oil pump chain or are they not to be worried about?

[@psiturbo]

The Intake side camshaft is reverse thread, same goes for the water pump gear bolt. removing the engine mount from the block is a pitta, no space at all in two of the three bolts.

[@HeyDude93gt]

Just ordered the timing tools and triple square bits. getting ready to do this on a 2010 Jetta

[@skypeterson1905]

How did it go 😶

[@HeyDude93gt]

@@skypeterson1905 Got it in the shop but haven’t had time to open it up yet

[@MunyaradziMakorovodo]

Thats perfect man i wl start my wifes car next week

[@craftsvision]

Amazing video. And is it true that to change the timing chains of Audi you need to take down the complete engine?

[@alexslaydon602]

Essentially. At least a couple inches out. They are located in the back sadly. Very hard to work around

[@chipgriggs7744]

Hi, great video! Question... I just had someone change my timing chain on my 2013 Tiguan and it seems to run ok with out throwing any code but there is a vibration that you feel when giving the car gas and when idling the car has a vibration that you can see looking at my cell phone mount. I seems to have power, but I cant figure out the problem and the shop that did the work is not getting back to me. Thanks in advance!

[@MichaelDrowley]

Did you ever figure this out? It’s probably balance shaft on the intake side (see the one in the video at 5:48 with the yellow line/mark) not correctly timed. It actually looks to be timed incorrectly in the video as well. 5:48 in the video the shaft with the yellow line/mark on it needs to be have the tiny dot under the upper yellow mark pointing downwards to meet 2 small dots on the inner balance shaft gear. My car’s intake balance shaft was mistimed. I only found out when I did the major timing chain service myself recently. Only noticed weird vibrations at idle and high rpm.

[@rulogalletaz]

It's necesary chance chain in a GLI 2015? Or only un 2012 ir lowest modelos? My tensioner are in the seven slot.

[@ehbenson2948]

just wondering what was the total labor time ( no pun intended)

[@renshooo]

Love how you edited the video, just the meat of the work. Would have been nice to hear torque specs. Thanks for doing this.

[@irszgatti]

This is an incredible video, thanks so much!

[@redgadget6569]

Very good job, Thank You for that, I’m fixing to do mine.

[@hernanloria8961]

It recomended at 100k Miles? It is 160k kilometers. Thanks!

[@nard0q695]

after 4 yrs. how's the timing chain tensioner doing so far?

[@juanmunoz8500]

Thanks for the informative video! Quick question. I have a customer with the ear broken off on the very top where the white plastic guide goes on. Is that part of housing or head?

[@KingPeaceus]

Is the process similar for the 2016 VW Jetta GLI with the 3rd gen EA888? (With different hardware).

[@-dimitri-5635]

My chain fits on my cams aligned with the marks but on the sprocket ⚙️ it is a tooth off

[@maylah9]

I also why the water pump wasn't changed while in there?

[@MeInRedditch]

Very nice video. There is one think i need to ask. Why you didn't change the oil pump chain ?

[@johnyu4790]

Please give the link to get the tool sir. ✌️

[@kenritchie8030]

Timing out on my 2.0l turbo vw Jetta. Valves bad. Ordered new head and replaced everything. Started to drive and 5 minutes later throw cam sensor. Now engine don’t start.

[@hallobyebye699]

Is it possible.. to convert a chain driven engine to a belt driven one ?? 🤔

[@nandor690]

Honest question, with the known problems with them, do you really trust a kit from amazon?

[@BenState]

ECCP are poo www.bbb.org/us/ca/south-el-monte/profile/new-auto-parts/eccpp-1216-423230

[@iBringTheRain24]

With all the known problems with OEM ones, do you really trust THEM?

[@wantonhatch867]

Ну хотя бы 250 тысяч км было бы. Но 100 тысяч, ну это же мука, фольксваген, не ожидал такой подставы

[@thatguy-fk4gm]

how did you get the turbo elbow bolts off?

[@aldojimenez2975]

If I’m replacing the timing chain, do I have to change the balance shaft chains aswell? Or can I get away with skipping that part.

[@polo16v191]

No necessary to replace the balance shafts

[@mikedejianne1770]

Amazing. Masterpiece basically

[@aduinsmokesomuch8666]

Need this done to my car. So far Cheapest mechanic quote has been almost 3k😢. Crazy expensive to get it replaced

[@monkeymech3078]

Dude this video was very helpful.

[@sammearle]

Wait how the hell did you remove the engine support?? I removed the engine mount but couldn’t get past the support as I couldn’t figure out how to get a triple square bit down in there, there’s no room!

[@8O8DRAX]

wow I have a 2008 passat 2.o 140k id like to do the work,,skip the fees your thoughts.

[@masingha9666]

At what stage you replace the timing chain ? Or is it one of the recommended replacement by the manufacturer ?

[@shaydenmerck4833]

Ma Singha replace it at 100k or less because by 115k it’ll be too late and there went your valves

[@AncientAir]

@85,000 - 100,000 is daring 😬

[@petkoandreev7869]

Shayden Merck Is there a problem with guides or tensioner on these?If not, a timing chain is good for much longer time if not the whole life of the car.

[@sammyshin2352]

i say at 130k. Im at 145 and i just had to park mine but as long as its done before 130 or at 130 you will be fine

[@laurenchristians5266]

I'm at 80k and it's already -2° off, may be safer to replace before 100k

[@stefanantevski3424]

Please can u tell me, that socket for chain guides,which number is it? Size? ..i can tell

[@__Natur222]

Very descriptive and helpful, Thankyou

[@FranciscoPerez-xz1tu]

Be honest. After four years is it worth a cheap timing chain kit?

[@wizardzx2]

Do you need a special tool to remove the tensioners? You need to release the tension from behind the cover by pushing the guide?

[@kenritchie8030]

Where you get specialty tools in kit

[@sethgreaves3345]

awesome vid man!! how many miles did the vdub have when u did this job?

[@renerivas3619]

👏👏👏 very. Clear. Video

[@arodychavez5431]

best video for the job!

[@livefree6878]

Thanks, I hope it made your job a bit easier. I really appreciate your comment

[@brandonrichmond1517]

The linked products are the same ones you used? Or similar ones? They are much cheaper ($64 and $89) than the video mentioned.

[@justincredible5108]

What size XZN motor mount to engine block triple square bit? 2010 tiguan 2.0t

[@louisvillepicker8229]

I’m not sure if my problem is only the timing chain … Im not mechanically inclined & i’ve tried to get help but i can’t find any friends to help me out lol .. The car wants to start but won’t fully crank over

[@scotty3886]

its jumped time...u gotta replace it

[@kirkcastle647]

How has the kit from Amazon held up?

[@Lebbsy]

Can you provide the link for the red tool kit ?

[@maylah9]

How much would this job cost at the shop?

[@lucyferr5571]

How much would this cost at the stealership?

[@petrelias9344]

Best video ever 👍💪🤟🙏✌️🤘 THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😁😁😁

[@A_step1986]

do you have a part number for the kit you used

[@SyncroMotoring]

Great video!

[@camsdopejams2411]

Incredible work man!! How long did all of this take?? My Jetta needs the same repair and the dealer is quoting me a little over $2000 that is if they don't have to repair the camshaft as well

[@iainwelch912]

i just had the same thing happen to my passat and i’m gonna pay around 2,500.

[@robertclarke5324]

Anyone know what size bit is needed to remove the triple square fastener on the second part of the motor mount?

[@exyoff]

M12

[@steelarm0r]

Did you have to drain the pil

[@rakeshbharadwaj6334]

Can you send me the details of cam marks, on cam shaft. As we are getting problem i

[@arizlafaiz]

Very Specific Video. Superb.

[@waldemarbaez4633]

Nice job!

[@nicolassanchez4471]

Where are you located? I need to do this work to my VW CC 2011

[@gordonwalton2066]

Brilliant!

[@davidallan6010]

What kit did you use? Do you have a link?

[@stealhty1]

Wow, very detail explanation Thx Pal

[@gee3883]

ARGH HELP @livefree Great tips again dude. , My gause is missing in the cam bridge . I can't see it anywhere any ideas on where to look? could it have made its way to the sump? otherwise I ll just need to reassemble and hope for the best argh help.

[@pavolbabjak3936]

Great ! Just the same as on my Skoda Octavia 2010 RS 2.0 TSI, engine code CCZA (EA888).

[@livefree6878]

👍

[@glenlarson5373]

CORRECTION - The water pump uses a belt. One chain is for the camshafts, one chain is for the balancer shafts and one chain is for the oil pump.

[@Mad_Rass.mk6gli]

Driven by the balance shaft which is driven by the chain and then the belt goes from the balance shaft to the water pump

[@seanconnelly2832]

Is this the same for the passat 1.9 TDi ?

[@tobiasdeanna6337]

what size bit you used for the triple square fastener on the motor mount bracket?

[@scotty3886]

m12

[@IWANTACOBRA]

I looked for the kit and there wasn't one for my 2016 Jetta gli 2.0t

[@sammyshin2352]

look on ecs tuning or fcp euro. Thats some good places to get good quality kits. This cheap china shit will break within 40 thousand miles.

[@jairogriffin457]

Good video!!

[@HipHopBeatSource]

Really appreciate this video.

[@jonathancarrasco3356]

After watching this video, I definitely won't buy a Volkswagen 😆!!

[@TheDiger32]

That's a very good idea

[@Dirtxbc]

You buy what you can afford or have knowledgeable and time for. It's you, not the car...

[@victorjbarker]

Why? Most overhead camshaft Engines will require the exact same maintenance and process..

[@fernandolopezramos5703]

De donde es usted tengo un carrito de eso y se me esta fallando

[@eduardoisidro2936]

@@fernandolopezramos5703 que le pasa a tu carrito? soy conocedor de estos motores

[@jammingska]

God bless you bro

[@truevizard]

Phenomenal guide, thank you for this!

[@krzysztofk1334]

Have a question. Did this service and after starting it up I’m getting a loud whine coming from the crankshaft area. Anyone have any ideas of what it can be? Car seems to be running perfect other than the noise. Also removed the accessory belt and the noise is still there.

[@mickeymouse010]

I might have a similar issue, the loud whining noise only comes a couple of minutes after the engine reached working temperature. And it's only during idle, reving the engine makes the noise go away (until back at idle). I had one guy take a quick look and according to him, the chain was digging into the plastic guide rails, and that was what was making the noise, not sure if that's true or not.

[@Washedup007]

Whats the special tool kit brand and part number?

[@livefree6878]

I put a link in the description of where I got that. The kit is for the 2.0 as well as for the 1.8. Some of the tools in there we didn’t use. The tool for holding the crankshaft was a necessity, and the tools that hold the camshaft to release tension from the chains were very helpful.

[@TF-hf3br]

The intake balance shaft has it's marks as well, otherwise the motor will vibrate.

[@jamesclayton4378]

This needs more notoriety my engine was retimed by a “euro” specialist and the balance circuit fell out of time

[@harrisonsantillie1660]

Do you recall a part number or website for the timing chain kit?

[@willmach]

Look in the description

[@86starfox]

I read you’re supposed to replace the intermediate gear

[@wantonhatch867]

Why is more important to replace the guides then the chain?

[@Eljunior_1]

I can put this timing chain with my eye close 😂

[@darwinflo6284]

where yup locate plz I need chance my timing chain

[@punubgraystone4285]

Where are you located

[@mdhaskins1]

Fantastic video, but it still made me cry... not worth the time and $$; time to move on.

[@devna11]

Super helpful man