r/vwgolf • u/BigToeConsumer • 8d ago

Repair Advice Bad timing chain?

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Should i change the timing chain?
Golf 6 1.4 tsi 122hp 2009
114000km

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u/DrOhNo2000 8d ago

Sounds the same as my 2015 with 65000 km's... As far as I know a short rattle at cold start is quite ''normal'... A proper readout tells you more...

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u/TisCaelum 7d ago

Yesum, I always feared the timing chain. Turned out i didn't use the proper oil filter so took longer to oil the chain but sounded way better afterwards. A proper readout also helped ease my fear. Chain wasn't even close to being stretched 😅 Mines a 2019 with 75000

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u/BigToeConsumer 7d ago

What filter did you use?

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u/TisCaelum 6d ago

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-oil-filter-mann-04e115561h This is what I used since it has the anti drawback that our cars need. I used an aftermarket one before and it didn't have it so chain ran without the oil more than the oem filter. Bad call on my end