AC_DUBZ 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Does anyone think i could get away with just changing my upper timing chain tensioner to stop the upper chain from rattling, before i go to the length of doing the whole lot? Its only a slight rattle but noticable. Link to post Share on other sites
Amj 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 what mileage is the car on? because timing changes on the vr6 are pretty solid Link to post Share on other sites
ip 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm curious about this too. As far as i can tell from other posts, it is possible to replace the tensioner bolt and upper guide rail without removing the lower cover (and so gearbox etc). It doesn't seem possible to replace the actual upper tensioner plate itself but a visual inspection should show whether this is required.Since the upper guide rail seems to be one of the items most likely to fail (and is actually the only part of the system specifically designed to be replacable without removing gearbox) maybe this is enough for some cars? I'm certanly keen ot avoid removing the gearbox if I can.Can anybody comment? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 theres an extensive guide in the premium members section regarding timing chain replacement.Not as sold as you may think. I had to change mine at 83k.Pete Link to post Share on other sites
Amj 0 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 mine lasted upto 120k Link to post Share on other sites
AC_DUBZ 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 my vr's on 105k at the moment, so do u reckon if i changed the upper tentioner and guide rail that might cure the problem? how much would it take to snap a chain? Link to post Share on other sites
Amj 0 Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 if your going to chain the tensioner you might aswell do the chains at the same time as it will leave you rest assured if they do go it could be a costly job as you should know. Link to post Share on other sites
AC_DUBZ 0 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 cheers for your advice. Link to post Share on other sites
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