Car went in today for the full job. Vagcom block 093 was reading -4.84, so i guess it’s overdue. 2012 with ~114k
Welp, job is done. Car had the updated tensioner, but there was a decent amount of stretch on the chains. Worth the peace of mind for many more miles.
Good on ya. Please post lots of pics and info, I'll be following the thread! I haven't seen many threads that detail head removal and/or overhaul on the TSI engine.My buddy with the 09 GTI had a failure. It was running and driving, he parked it. One hour later it turns over and won't start. 178k.
Have confirmed ALL the intake valves are bent. Pistons seem to be moving normally. Tensioner moves in and out with a screwdriver, chain has slack. We are in the process of removing the head, going to rebuild it. Looks like about $900 in parts.
I'm going to make a new thread documenting the rebuild, to show this is possible.
Good on ya. Please post lots of pics and info, I'll be following the thread! I haven't seen many threads that detail head removal and/or overhaul on the TSI engine.
What did you find during the rebuild? How much did you spend on it? I'm curious.I should of taken more pics and videos of my rebuild would of been a sweet help document.
let me see what I can dig up that might help out
What did you find during the rebuild? How much did you spend on it? I'm curious.
I figured that, looks like the spring/metal peice that goes into grooves prevented catastrophic engine damage. I measured my timing marks on the camshafts and it’s within spec. I can only assume the aftermarket vaico tensioner failed somehow.If you can't press the tensioner in, that's a good thing. When it moves easily, that is the problem. I almost have my friend's engine apart...I have taken a few pics. I'll post a new thread when the head is completely off the car.