THE Timing Chain Tensioner Failure Thread

[Azdramos]

Oil consumption history would be useful to hear. When I have talked to dealers, they tell me to not worry because this failure only happens when someone consistently lets their oil get low, and that you will hear weird noises well ahead of any failure (I know, laughable)

This weekend, I ordered parts to replace my tensioner. Have seen enough tensioner issues now that I feel uncomfortable with the stock unit at 106,000 miles.

mine went out at 106500, you made a good choice

[blbroo]

mine went out at 106500, you made a good choice

Yep. Mine was down to about a tooth and a half before it failed.

[Azdramos]

Yep. Mine was down to about a tooth and a half before it failed.

Mine skipped 11 teeth when i was at a gas station, getting gas on my way to my techs house cus i had ANOTHER misfire issue in the last 4 months, making it my 3rd.
but on the bright side, im getting my engine put back together over the next few days.
Audi also told me i gotta give them 8k for the engine... told me its either 8k, or you take your car. I fixed it under 2k.

[blbroo]

Mine skipped 11 teeth when i was at a gas station, getting gas on my way to my techs house cus i had ANOTHER misfire issue in the last 4 months, making it my 3rd.
but on the bright side, im getting my engine put back together over the next few days.
Audi also told me i gotta give them 8k for the engine... told me its either 8k, or you take your car. I fixed it under 2k.

Nice work