This video was instrumental in helping me get my timing chains replaced 100% correctly on my 2.0 tsi engine. I'm so very grateful that I bought this car. With this engine. Because it introduced me to your channel Charles. Your an awesome mechanic I just did this job on my gen 1 2.0 tsi CCTA engine with 145k miles, engine live data channel 93 intake cam adjustment was at -5.4, after the replacement of all the chains, guides, & and updated timing chain tensioner. channel 93 shows -1.02 degrees of adjustment and the engine runs smoother for sure. I worked on this job for 21 hours non stop. From 9am Thursday to 6am Friday. If it cost me 1k in labor then my time spent working on this was ~20 dollars an hour. So if you make less than that consider DIY it's worth it. This was a life changing experience guys. While I was working on it, the timing slipped on me and I started panic, but then I collected my self. watched this video over and over, read my factory manual and torqued my heart out. I have driven the car around town, and it runs great. Really really great. I am so glad that I didn't destroy my engine. I am so happy 21 hours of my life didn't go to waste. I'm really eager to see how the pistons rings and cylinder walls will hold up as I drag this thing into 200k miles. Getting to work on engines for the first time has been really cool. But I wouldn't have even attempted this if I couldn't find good resources about the job online. Thank you so much Charles
@@bobbystronghands9172 Maybe. I'd hate to be responsible for any mishaps. I worked 21 hours non stop in my driveway, I would definitely have rather done the work in the garage.
Thank you for this video. I'm in the process of a total overhaul on my GTI and I was very concerned I wouldn't get this part right. Watching this video, I gained a better understanding and yesterday, I got this knocked out without issue and MUCH quicker than I thought I would. Again, I appreciate your content!
I've used this video about six times now on several different jobs as a good reference to make sure I'm doing it right and don't miss anything. Absolute lifesaver. ❤️ -self employed mechanic
I do not understand wtf it is on some people's mind when giving dislike. You present and prepare all so good and explicit :links, tips&tricks... etc I like and apreciate very much your work. Thumbs up!
If a 3000gt is the hardest timing job you haven't done many bmw or audis. I have a vr4 and it was way easier then this. I also did a timing job on a v10 bmw so maybe I'm just using that as a comparison lmao
@@nicholasbrown6481 I've got the kit for the 1.4 litre VW engine, & it will do others. I agree on buying the right tools, like he used in this video. The kit I got cost me $400!! The kit is worth having. We most likely have seen lots of easy to do jobs ruined by lack of suitable tools.
I watched a few of these how to videos but not until I watched yours did I understand how everything works and gave me the confidence to do timing and balance shaft chain. Thank you. Came out and runs perfectly.
This upload came at perfect timing, just had a 2011 A5 come into work with a timing failure and no compression. Just got the head off yesterday ready for rebuild, measured between the cam marks at just over 150MM and the inlet mark was between links. So obviously I’ll be replacing all the chain so this video was extremely helpful and saved me having to read the manual, it’s much easier visually seeing the process. Thanks 👍🏻
Thanks for this. I am a fourth year mechanic that has been almost left stranded in the current shop I’m in, hardly anyone who has the know how or cares to help me. Thanks for this video as a guideline. I have one that needs the rocker/camshaft cover resealed.
I just did a timing chain on my daughter's vw tiguan. This video helped a lot. I wouldn't do the job without the shop manual ( I downloaded mine). It's a tedious job, but as long as you double and triple check your timing before you button it up, you'll be good.
Quality video, im not humble enough to attempt this myself, but it has given me the insight on how the timing works and is setup on this engine. Thankyou for taking the time to make an awesome video :)
Hey buddy Wow that is such great advice, as I am trying to rebuild my sons car engine, which was his passion and jot. Unfortunately he passed away last year due to long term illness. I want to build the engine and car back in his memory, so it is much appreciated the help and guidance you giving us all.
Looking to build my own tsi from the ground up, timing was one of the things I am looking forward to learning the most aswell as the entire build process, great guide!
My buddy did timing on one of these a few months back, they way he described it sounded very scary/complex lol this video makes it feel quite easy! Won’t be scared to do my MK7 GTI timing once it’s needed! Thanks Charles!
Started watching you because the channel was cool. Then I randomly ended up getting my first VW. Now I’m into Audis. Awesome channel man. I couldn’t afford to own these cars if it wasn’t for you. Always loved Audi. Thanks.
Charles is absolutely right about taking your time and following the shop manual. Set the beer aside for later. Be rested and alert. Do it in stages if you can. Tearing it down only took me a few hours. Then I stopped and read about it again and again. As it is I did a full timing set on my B8 A4 as "maintenance" last fall before the old tensioner coughed. Guides, bolts, chains, balance shafts, gears, cover, timing bridge. Yes I plan to keep the car. It's not really a hard job but you need to be alert. If you lose timing or forget to torque something down bad things can happen in a hurry. And the fact that the timing marks don't line up after rotating the engine one or two revolutions threw me until I read about it. An Audi engineering paper stated something like 164 revolutions. Crazy. I bet you I checked those marks 10x :). Good luck!
Thank you so much you just helped me do my first timing chain job. Everything was very detailed and clear. I appreciate the time you took to allow us to get the job done well
I love your video demonstration. I learn a lot from this video and your other videos. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us out there!
Back in 1970 it took me only a couple of hours with tools I found in the basement to replace the timing chain and gears in my Buick V6. Much simpler times😂
I got into mechanics recently and don't got a lot of experience. All i can say is thanks dude. I'm still a 19yo in the beginning of his learning maybe won't do this rn cz i don't have access to a garage yet but at least now i understand the process of timing. RUclips really makes me learn more than what university did this first year.
This video was a great help along side the manual I'm more of a visual person and your video made things click better than just reading the manual over and over thanks again 👍
If you ever made one about timing 1.9L and 2.0L TDIs it would be incredible. There's nothing on youtube that really explains stuff like you do for the hobby mechanic.
It isn't a 1:1 ratio so when you open it up it is very likely that the timing marks won't be lined up! You have to look very hard for the gear timing marks when it is in the car and then you have to rotate the gear to get them in time.
Your video explains a lot and simplifies this job well, Planned on doing this job for a while and stopped driving my A3 when it started making noise on startup. Glad I did cause today I got the lower timing cover off to be met with the early style chain tensioner.. My car was serviced at the dealer until 2019 under the 10yr warranty program by the previous owner, I was surprised to see the early tensioner style hanging out in there at 140kmiles.
Fantastic companion to the repair manual! ( you did mention using the repair manual, right?) 😉 thanks for walking us through this. With the motor in the car. This stuff is very hard to see!
This video is awesome. For a newbie in the VW TSI world, you made more sense explaining it than any other technician can explain it to me. You make understanding my Gen 3 GLI a lot more easier. Much appreciate the knowledge that you share.
Maestro, soy de Argentina tengo un A4 viejo año 2010 .. tfsi Anduve a 210km por hs . Y luego empezó a tirar humo y como gotas de agua por el escape , por tu experiencia q podría ser ?
Awesome video and great tips Also don’t forget to bolt the cam bridge up before tensioning the main chain. With the chain tight it makes installing the bridge much more difficult.
I just wrapped up the timing set on a 2011 A5 this evening. I did have a heck of a time getting the cam bridge on because I had put it under tension first. This was my first time doing an Audi timing job and I didn't even think of it. I wish I had read all the comments first!
Having all the special tools is a must. Cleaning the old gasket sealant is a pain, takes forever, falls everywhere. It looks easy with the engine out, but man there is an engine mount bridge in front of the timing cover/chain, that is a hassle to remove those three bolts with triple squares.
OMG Charles. this looks like a nightmare! I love the Chevy small block and the simplicity of setting the timing chain... I love your videos and HS this look cumbersome to say the least! Thanks again for the amazing video and thank you again for the time taken to show us the procedger in this!
Honestly I think everyone should learn how to turn a wrench regardless of the type of car… owning Volkwagens gave me the confidence to tackle it on my own and I’ll never look back
Hahaha very funny bla bla bla,when you do what manufactor says everything goes well.. If you don't do it go buy bicycle cause you are useless for cars...
That's crazy bro , all this time marks , all this steps, all this chains , it's wonderful to know this things , thx for teaching , God bless you , thx again
Nice. Video just in time. I’m getting my cylinder head redone with new valves and valve seals so I will be rebuilding my top head. Along with everything brand new. Thank you for this video.
I have 1 last question. I’m putting my head together now. Does the metal gasket between the crank block and cylinder head take any of that black silicone? Or I just make sure everything is clean lay the gasket and torque the head down to 40Nm?
Vídeo excelente! Eu mesmo estou colocando a mão no motor. Infelizmente no Brasil há poucos reparadores que dominam as particularidades desse motor. Após o trabalho que estou fazendo, seguindo o manual de reparo da VW e os vídeos de alta qualidade como os seus, penso fortemente em aprofundar no tema e me tornar um reparador. Isso claro, se após essa empreitada meu motor não explodir. Um salve do Brasil! Forte abraço!
This video is a DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. My 2014 VW Jetta SE 1.8L (EA888) was 'diagnosed' with a failing tensioner and stretched timing chain! I need another one like this!!!! Also, could you describe the housing and components for the ignition lock cylinder? There are so many ways to call it all!
@@HumbleMechanic Hey there! Back again! For a timing chain/tensioner project, what resource would you use to allow the most yet practical access to the engine? (Engine hoist? "Engine support bar"?) Is the 1.8L similar if not the same as the 2.0 timing? Clarification: My main issue is maintaining the engine within the parameters of the engine compartment, since access is tight and parts to the mount are in the way. So I am trying to find a safe, yet workable solution, especially since there is one main part leading to the passenger-side mount that really is in the way. Thank you a bunch for taking your time to answer as I go through tons of timing-related (as well as auto-related) content!
Good video, I would have added the cam sprocket holding tool in the video as well when removing the crank bolt. Showing the step of reinstalling the crank pulley without risk of losing time on the bottom end.
Thanks for making this video. It helped me learn these engines while making a video on a Tiguan that I checked out and repaired a few weeks ago. Great content on this channel.
I've done this job so many times on 10 different vehicles and they're all running sound and smooth... takes me 4 hours tops, 2 hours in, 2 hours out. Always by spec and haynes manual and VW brand new bolts always.
Wow Charles this was an awesome video I have a few of those TFSi 2.0L motors in A4s and I’m susceptible that I either broke a timing chain or jumped.. it cranks fast and like no compression.. I’m gonna open it up both upper/lower covers and have a looksie.. I feel very confident in putting on all new guides, timing chain and balance chains and even the oil chain and tensioners .. looking fwd to this now .. I was thinking it’s a scary job .. I also like your visual tdc indicator in cylinder 1.. excellent stuff .. really enjoy your content 👍🏻
Awesome Tutorial and just finished my audi a3 sline with your humble vag knowledge..runs like new yahoo. May I ask what might be the best future motor swap for this 2012 audi a3 eventually in your opinion. Thanks and peace out
Thank you for this video, I just picked up a non-running 2009 2.0l audi a4, the notes said the person was driving it and no problems, the next day they went to start it and the car would not start, they sold it to me assuming the engine is no good (which may be true), today I removed the top timing cover and found the cam timing marks but did not know where they should be, someone marked on the valve cover where the LH cam should line up to, but no indication for the RH cam, so I lined up the LH and took a photo noting where both cam marks are, and thanks to your video I can tell the timing is out, by probably about an inch, I am thinking one cam gear has skipped a tooth on the chain. Now the big question is, are the valves bent? (most likely), I think I am going to loosen the chain and put the other cam to where it should be and then tighten and reassemble everything and just send it, see if the car will run. I feel like it most likely needs a new engine and that was the idea when I bought it, so I don't really feel like I am losing anything by trying this, plus I don't know what else to try while the engine is still in the car. Of course, if it does run, then I will shut it off and go about replacing the timing chain and all associated bits.
Thank you I did it with ur help and shop@DAP got everything I needed for this job just right. Only fail oil squirting out of dip stick even with new cover. Did not replace the seal on tube though. 🤞that dose it.
This video was instrumental in helping me get my timing chains replaced 100% correctly on my 2.0 tsi engine. I'm so very grateful that I bought this car. With this engine. Because it introduced me to your channel Charles. Your an awesome mechanic
I just did this job on my gen 1 2.0 tsi CCTA engine with 145k miles, engine live data channel 93 intake cam adjustment was at -5.4, after the replacement of all the chains, guides, & and updated timing chain tensioner. channel 93 shows -1.02 degrees of adjustment and the engine runs smoother for sure.
I worked on this job for 21 hours non stop. From 9am Thursday to 6am Friday. If it cost me 1k in labor then my time spent working on this was ~20 dollars an hour. So if you make less than that consider DIY it's worth it.
This was a life changing experience guys.
While I was working on it, the timing slipped on me and I started panic, but then I collected my self. watched this video over and over, read my factory manual and torqued my heart out.
I have driven the car around town, and it runs great. Really really great. I am so glad that I didn't destroy my engine. I am so happy 21 hours of my life didn't go to waste.
I'm really eager to see how the pistons rings and cylinder walls will hold up as I drag this thing into 200k miles.
Getting to work on engines for the first time has been really cool. But I wouldn't have even attempted this if I couldn't find good resources about the job online.
Thank you so much Charles
Care to lend a hand? I have to do mine soon as well. Gearing up
@@bobbystronghands9172 Maybe. I'd hate to be responsible for any mishaps. I worked 21 hours non stop in my driveway, I would definitely have rather done the work in the garage.
my channel 93 shows -7.31 😢
Sounds like this was a fulfilling experience for you! Nice work
@@lukeagex it was actually horrible
Thank you for this video. I'm in the process of a total overhaul on my GTI and I was very concerned I wouldn't get this part right. Watching this video, I gained a better understanding and yesterday, I got this knocked out without issue and MUCH quicker than I thought I would. Again, I appreciate your content!
I've used this video about six times now on several different jobs as a good reference to make sure I'm doing it right and don't miss anything. Absolute lifesaver. ❤️ -self employed mechanic
I do not understand wtf it is on some people's mind when giving dislike.
You present and prepare all so good and explicit :links, tips&tricks... etc
I like and apreciate very much your work.
Thumbs up!
Just wow dude, you make a very daunting task to someone new to this look actually quite simple. You are an excellent teacher I must say.
I was always scared of chains but I'd do them all day long over a belt system now lol
Puder McGavin The worst timing job I ever did was a 3.0TT in a 3000GT.
After that one, there was no such thing as a hard engine to time.
These are easy. Buy the camshaft holding tool
If a 3000gt is the hardest timing job you haven't done many bmw or audis. I have a vr4 and it was way easier then this. I also did a timing job on a v10 bmw so maybe I'm just using that as a comparison lmao
@@nicholasbrown6481 I've got the kit for the 1.4 litre VW engine, & it will do others. I agree on buying the right tools, like he used in this video. The kit I got cost me $400!! The kit is worth having. We most likely have seen lots of easy to do jobs ruined by lack of suitable tools.
Just did my first timing chain and balance shaft project on my 2014 Tiguan. Thanks so much for this video. My TSI is running fantastic!
I watched a few of these how to videos but not until I watched yours did I understand how everything works and gave me the confidence to do timing and balance shaft chain. Thank you. Came out and runs perfectly.
This upload came at perfect timing, just had a 2011 A5 come into work with a timing failure and no compression. Just got the head off yesterday ready for rebuild, measured between the cam marks at just over 150MM and the inlet mark was between links. So obviously I’ll be replacing all the chain so this video was extremely helpful and saved me having to read the manual, it’s much easier visually seeing the process.
Thanks 👍🏻
The hardest part of doing this job is gaining access to it. Helpful video by the way.
Thanks for this. I am a fourth year mechanic that has been almost left stranded in the current shop I’m in, hardly anyone who has the know how or cares to help me. Thanks for this video as a guideline. I have one that needs the rocker/camshaft cover resealed.
One of the best explanations, no fluff just exactly what is needed to get the job done! Great job
Thank you. Glad it helped
I just did a timing chain on my daughter's vw tiguan. This video helped a lot. I wouldn't do the job without the shop manual ( I downloaded mine). It's a tedious job, but as long as you double and triple check your timing before you button it up, you'll be good.
Quality video, im not humble enough to attempt this myself, but it has given me the insight on how the timing works and is setup on this engine. Thankyou for taking the time to make an awesome video :)
Hey buddy
Wow that is such great advice, as I am trying to rebuild my sons car engine, which was his passion and jot. Unfortunately he passed away last year due to long term illness. I want to build the engine and car back in his memory, so it is much appreciated the help and guidance you giving us all.
I keep watching this video over and over again, because it’s very clear tutorials- thank you
I'm about to tackle the timing chain replacement on my 2010 GTI and this is the best detailed video I've seen so far.
Thanks,man.
How did it go?
@@videoheapit went well, already put almost 1K miles, no codes,no check engine light thanks for asking.
@@masmrz is it still running good?
@@mitchellg3893 prob sold the car at this point
Looking to build my own tsi from the ground up, timing was one of the things I am looking forward to learning the most aswell as the entire build process, great guide!
My buddy did timing on one of these a few months back, they way he described it sounded very scary/complex lol this video makes it feel quite easy! Won’t be scared to do my MK7 GTI timing once it’s needed! Thanks Charles!
Yeah try doing that while the engine is on the car and you will feel like hell is a nice place to be...
Started watching you because the channel was cool. Then I randomly ended up getting my first VW. Now I’m into Audis. Awesome channel man. I couldn’t afford to own these cars if it wasn’t for you. Always loved Audi. Thanks.
Right on!
Charles is absolutely right about taking your time and following the shop manual. Set the beer aside for later. Be rested and alert. Do it in stages if you can. Tearing it down only took me a few hours. Then I stopped and read about it again and again. As it is I did a full timing set on my B8 A4 as "maintenance" last fall before the old tensioner coughed. Guides, bolts, chains, balance shafts, gears, cover, timing bridge. Yes I plan to keep the car. It's not really a hard job but you need to be alert. If you lose timing or forget to torque something down bad things can happen in a hurry. And the fact that the timing marks don't line up after rotating the engine one or two revolutions threw me until I read about it. An Audi engineering paper stated something like 164 revolutions. Crazy. I bet you I checked those marks 10x :). Good luck!
Thanks!
Thank you so much you just helped me do my first timing chain job. Everything was very detailed and clear. I appreciate the time you took to allow us to get the job done well
I followed your video step by step and I got my car working thank you very much for this detailed video.
This is the person that left my comment about 180degrees off of the camshaft
Thanks anyway I was able to get it
Timed
Roy
That video is probably the best timing tutorial ever . Well done and thank you .
I love your video demonstration. I learn a lot from this video and your other videos. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us out there!
Back in 1970 it took me only a couple of hours with tools I found in the basement to replace the timing chain and gears in my Buick V6. Much simpler times😂
The good old days!
Best video instructions about VW TSI engine timing. Thank you for teaching!!!!
This was helpful af got to my Audi A3 last week took it apart and put it back together good stuff man 👌
I got into mechanics recently and don't got a lot of experience. All i can say is thanks dude. I'm still a 19yo in the beginning of his learning maybe won't do this rn cz i don't have access to a garage yet but at least now i understand the process of timing. RUclips really makes me learn more than what university did this first year.
This video was a great help along side the manual I'm more of a visual person and your video made things click better than just reading the manual over and over thanks again 👍
Thank you!! That was exactly what I wanted from the video. An aid to the repair manual!
I like that zip-tie tip....just one little thing worry about less. This diy is waiting for me this summer....
This video makes this job seem so easy! Thank you!
If I get stuck I use your vidios thanks Mr humble machanic for service.
You have a good knowledge of mechanics. Thank you bro Thank you
If you ever made one about timing 1.9L and 2.0L TDIs it would be incredible. There's nothing on youtube that really explains stuff like you do for the hobby mechanic.
I haven’t. I’d like to get my hands on a TDI at some point
those videos are so mind relaxing.. even when u haev no idea what the guy is doing,, just watching over and over again it slowly starts to sink in
Я механик по VW но я смотрю его уроки по механике.Отличный преподаватель.Спасибо.
This is Paul a mechanic from Africa Malawi it's nice keep on teaching us
Makes the MKIV and B5 belt procedure seem remedial. I am glad i bought a Bentley model for my wifes Q3. Great knowledge transfer sire.
That separate gear for the crankshaft is easily one of the stupidest designs I’ve ever seen! Love the Video Charles!
I 100% agree!!!!
HumbleMechanic 👍😂😂
It isn't a 1:1 ratio so when you open it up it is very likely that the timing marks won't be lined up! You have to look very hard for the gear timing marks when it is in the car and then you have to rotate the gear to get them in time.
Your video explains a lot and simplifies this job well, Planned on doing this job for a while and stopped driving my A3 when it started making noise on startup.
Glad I did cause today I got the lower timing cover off to be met with the early style chain tensioner..
My car was serviced at the dealer until 2019 under the 10yr warranty program by the previous owner, I was surprised to see the early tensioner style hanging out in there at 140kmiles.
Fantastic companion to the repair manual! ( you did mention using the repair manual, right?) 😉 thanks for walking us through this. With the motor in the car. This stuff is very hard to see!
This video is awesome. For a newbie in the VW TSI world, you made more sense explaining it than any other technician can explain it to me. You make understanding my Gen 3 GLI a lot more easier. Much appreciate the knowledge that you share.
Thank you
Maestro, soy de Argentina tengo un A4 viejo año 2010 .. tfsi
Anduve a 210km por hs . Y luego empezó a tirar humo y como gotas de agua por el escape , por tu experiencia q podría ser ?
Awesome video and great tips Also don’t forget to bolt the cam bridge up before tensioning the main chain. With the chain tight it makes installing the bridge much more difficult.
I just wrapped up the timing set on a 2011 A5 this evening. I did have a heck of a time getting the cam bridge on because I had put it under tension first. This was my first time doing an Audi timing job and I didn't even think of it. I wish I had read all the comments first!
So many markers! Clarity and detail 100%. Easy to see why such repairs are seriously expensive.
Having all the special tools is a must.
Cleaning the old gasket sealant is a pain, takes forever, falls everywhere.
It looks easy with the engine out, but man there is an engine mount bridge in front of the timing cover/chain, that is a hassle to remove those three bolts with triple squares.
This helped me a lot, thanks so much. Had to replace my balance shafts and timing and had never even done timing before but made it happen.
Awesome.
I just have one thing to say: Amazing!!!!!!! Thanks a lot for this video!
Great video! Sure does make more sense than the 40 pages in the factory repair manual!
lol, no cap I enjoy doing this job because it feels good to see a vehicle running good AFTER putting in my work and experience to use.
Excellent video, I am looking to do my Fiances timing chain on her VW Tiguan and this was extremely informative and helpful.
YOU SIR ARE AWESOME! I have to do this on my wife’s 14 A4 . This helped a lot
Finally =D been waiting a long time for a goods video on this topic
Same here man.
Hey Charles, love the video man. Nice to see it outside the chassis
OMG Charles. this looks like a nightmare! I love the Chevy small block and the simplicity of setting the timing chain... I love your videos and HS this look cumbersome to say the least! Thanks again for the amazing video and thank you again for the time taken to show us the procedger in this!
Thanks so much. IT actually looks harder than it really is. Once you do it, it makes sense
If you think this is hard, try Northstar V8s
Gm high feature 3.5 is also ridiculous, it's got 3 chains lol
!!Volkswagen!!......turns every owner into a mecanic since about the 50's🤣🤣
Honestly I think everyone should learn how to turn a wrench regardless of the type of car… owning Volkwagens gave me the confidence to tackle it on my own and I’ll never look back
lol!
Hahaha very funny bla bla bla,when you do what manufactor says everything goes well..
If you don't do it go buy bicycle cause you are useless for cars...
😂😂😂
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Hey Charles thanx for the you tube classroom. I've been doing this stuff 50 years and you taught me a bunch. Another success!
Thanks so much
From Zimbabwe , Africa thanks genius .
That's crazy bro , all this time marks , all this steps, all this chains , it's wonderful to know this things , thx for teaching , God bless you , thx again
Nice. Video just in time. I’m getting my cylinder head redone with new valves and valve seals so I will be rebuilding my top head. Along with everything brand new. Thank you for this video.
I have 1 last question. I’m putting my head together now. Does the metal gasket between the crank block and cylinder head take any of that black silicone? Or I just make sure everything is clean lay the gasket and torque the head down to 40Nm?
@@Ozzaphellah just the metal gasket
Vídeo excelente! Eu mesmo estou colocando a mão no motor. Infelizmente no Brasil há poucos reparadores que dominam as particularidades desse motor. Após o trabalho que estou fazendo, seguindo o manual de reparo da VW e os vídeos de alta qualidade como os seus, penso fortemente em aprofundar no tema e me tornar um reparador. Isso claro, se após essa empreitada meu motor não explodir. Um salve do Brasil! Forte abraço!
You make look so simple, great instructions! I would feel confident doing it myself with this video
I feel the same way. Love his work.
feel the same way :D. can't wait to phuck up my engine and get that huge dealership bill
@@ArminVBThe1 you got this lol
Super helpful. Thanks dude. About to tackle my stretched chain on my MK6 GTI. This, and the manual, will help.
You are the best buddy. Tanks, my wife learned in this video.
This video is a DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH. My 2014 VW Jetta SE 1.8L (EA888) was 'diagnosed' with a failing tensioner and stretched timing chain! I need another one like this!!!!
Also, could you describe the housing and components for the ignition lock cylinder? There are so many ways to call it all!
Thank you. That ign lock is on my video list
@@HumbleMechanic Hey there! Back again! For a timing chain/tensioner project, what resource would you use to allow the most yet practical access to the engine? (Engine hoist? "Engine support bar"?) Is the 1.8L similar if not the same as the 2.0 timing?
Clarification: My main issue is maintaining the engine within the parameters of the engine compartment, since access is tight and parts to the mount are in the way. So I am trying to find a safe, yet workable solution, especially since there is one main part leading to the passenger-side mount that really is in the way. Thank you a bunch for taking your time to answer as I go through tons of timing-related (as well as auto-related) content!
Thank you for the the advice for timing chain on a Volkswagen and makes my job a lot easier just I like working on cars
Good video, I would have added the cam sprocket holding tool in the video as well when removing the crank bolt. Showing the step of reinstalling the crank pulley without risk of losing time on the bottom end.
literally all I came here for and he just says " its tricky" thanks...
What I learned from this channel is VW are annoying to work on and has a crap ton of special tools required lol. But great teachings and content.
This is such a good video. I would love to see a video of this quality for a 3.0L TDI!
I don’t wanna. Hahahhaha that would be a super helpful Vid. But so much work
Thanks for making this video. It helped me learn these engines while making a video on a Tiguan that I checked out and repaired a few weeks ago. Great content on this channel.
I've done this job so many times on 10 different vehicles and they're all running sound and smooth... takes me 4 hours tops, 2 hours in, 2 hours out. Always by spec and haynes manual and VW brand new bolts always.
Thanks man..I'm totally understand now..tomorrow I will be retiming r4 Porsche macan..it's 2.0 tsfi engine.
Great video! Not many show the balance shaft timing. Thanks!!
I hope Lit is spending a lot for all there advertising on RUclips! If not they should be! Video is just awesome.
I’ve seen their ads like 1,000 times. Ahahha and some moving company too
thank you so much for this video, i did my own timing chain and this helped alot
Hi, brother, it's very clear, fiddly, and I feel confident
Thank you so much for explaining the dark links won’t match up again. Lots of people don’t get that lol.
Thank you again, you made it possible for me to fix the car I purchased. You have detailed instructions. Thank you
Thanks for the informative and straightforward timing chain tutorial! Quite helpful for sorting out my A3! Thanks Charles 👍
you are an excellent teacher... you should think about giving lessons for life!
Thanks for this video. It helped me get me audi back on the road.
thanks a lot bro, you helped me a lot. Service successfully completed, thanks again.
Bravo . Very clear video images and transcription
Thanks a lot for your very detailed, informative and priceless timing video. Its been so helpful. Cheers. Be so blessed.
Wow Charles this was an awesome video I have a few of those TFSi 2.0L motors in A4s and I’m susceptible that I either broke a timing chain or jumped.. it cranks fast and like no compression.. I’m gonna open it up both upper/lower covers and have a looksie.. I feel very confident in putting on all new guides, timing chain and balance chains and even the oil chain and tensioners .. looking fwd to this now .. I was thinking it’s a scary job .. I also like your visual tdc indicator in cylinder 1.. excellent stuff .. really enjoy your content 👍🏻
You are an excellent teacher. I am waiting for "How to properly time and install Timing Chain on Touareg V6 245 SI Petrol CGEA engine."
very nice way to show how its done. cool man! thx
Awesome Tutorial and just finished my audi a3 sline with your humble vag knowledge..runs like new yahoo. May I ask what might be the best future motor swap for this 2012 audi a3 eventually in your opinion. Thanks and peace out
So much useful information and great tips !!! Thank you Humble Mechanic!!
Fantastic tuition video. Assuming you follow this guide to the letter, you'll have no problems.
Fantastic video man! Much respect from the UK
Thank you!
Well explained ! Have to do this at my 1.8 TSI Passat, too. Best regards from south Germany
Still interesting to watch your video even I have done this job more than 10, 15 times. Very clear explanation.
Thanks so much
I love your video's. Big fan. Have to swap head gasket of a 2.0 hdi and im nervous as can be. Love your skills sir. Awesome.
The Doctor Engine Mechanic thanks you sir
Good Explanation bro clear and simple .
It was a very nice video, brother, you told me very well. Thank you very much.
Thank you for this video, I just picked up a non-running 2009 2.0l audi a4, the notes said the person was driving it and no problems, the next day they went to start it and the car would not start, they sold it to me assuming the engine is no good (which may be true), today I removed the top timing cover and found the cam timing marks but did not know where they should be, someone marked on the valve cover where the LH cam should line up to, but no indication for the RH cam, so I lined up the LH and took a photo noting where both cam marks are, and thanks to your video I can tell the timing is out, by probably about an inch, I am thinking one cam gear has skipped a tooth on the chain. Now the big question is, are the valves bent? (most likely), I think I am going to loosen the chain and put the other cam to where it should be and then tighten and reassemble everything and just send it, see if the car will run. I feel like it most likely needs a new engine and that was the idea when I bought it, so I don't really feel like I am losing anything by trying this, plus I don't know what else to try while the engine is still in the car. Of course, if it does run, then I will shut it off and go about replacing the timing chain and all associated bits.
Best video on the net for this job 👏 👌
Thank you I did it with ur help and shop@DAP got everything I needed for this job just right. Only fail oil squirting out of dip stick even with new cover. Did not replace the seal on tube though. 🤞that dose it.