Audi Q5 Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement

Verify condition by observing engine sound during cold start.

Audi q5 timing chain tensioner replacement.

Busted timing chains updated on september 2 2020. If the rattling noise comes from the area of the timing chains back of the engine for 1 3 seconds after the first start of the day replace both upper chain tensioners of bank 1 and bank 2 with the optimized chain tensioners. Audi s ea888 2 0 liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain. Engine replacement as a result of the failure of a timing chain or timing chain tensioner.

Audi was forced to offer settlement offers including an extended war read more. The average cost for an audi q5 timing chain tensioner replacement is between 2 707 and 3 312. The repairs or replacement must be performed by an authorized audi or vw dealer if the engine was damaged or failed directly due to the timing chain or tensioner within the same 10 year 100 000. T40058 crankshaft turning socket ebay 19 2.

The vehicle has 89900 miles and has all scheduled maintenance preformed by the dealership. Timing tensioner problem of the 2013 audi q5 1. Eligible class of drivers. Anyone who purchased or leased one of a specific model of volkswagen and audi vehicles either in the united states or puerto rico manufactured between 2008 and 2014.

Timing chain tensioner right upper part number. T40070 camshaft locking tools ebay audi timing tool set 158 el paso tools store made by baumtools 3. 06 22 2020 defective timing chain and tensioner. Audi was forced to offer settlement offers including an extended warranty after a series of lawsuits were filed.

Audi s ea888 2 0 liter engine has a history of tensioner problems in its timing chain. Dealer has stated it is critical to replace the timing chain and tensioner. The loose chain is to blame for multiple occurances of catastrophic engine failure.