Itwas indeed the timing chain tensioner. Replacement part was different than the original, indicating to me that the original is a faulty design. If you do a search of all forums on "timing chain tensioner" you'll find that this is a recurrent problem on the 1.8T since as early as '96. In my view, Audi should issue a recall. Themost recent recommend timing belt replacement interval for Audi models with 2.0T FSI engine is 110,000 miles. 2005-2008 Audi A4 change interval is 90,000 to 110,000 miles* for 2.0T FSI B7 chassis. What does Blauparts recommend? When dealing with crucial timing belt service, err on the side of caution and change your Audi Q7MK 1 Discussion - 2015 Q7 Timing Chain/Tensioner - 2015 Audi Q7, upon cold start the timing chain grinds for a split second until pressure is build up on tensioner. Not a single problem with the vehicle, ever, until now. Above and beyond on recorded monthly and major maintenance. Dealership says the sound is The2nd and 3rd generation turbocharged two-liter Audi and Volkswagen engines have timing chain tensioners that need regular replacement. Volkswagen now offers an updated design that extends the service interval. 2009-2016 Audi A4 Quattro; 2010-2017 Audi A5 Quattro; 2010-2014 Audi A5; 2011-2017 Audi Q5; While no ithink you're confused, seen. what you should be asking about is if you should replace the timing chain GUIDES. they are made of plastic and often are the likely part to fail. you're at around the point to be kinda worrying, but not quite. i would say shoot for ~100k. but plenty of b6s have made it far beyond that. drive her nice, change the oil a lot and you should Mytiming chain tensioner broke 09 A4 blew engine. Always replace. Updated on 13 all 09-12 have issues Sent from my iPhone using Audizine. The 2.0T TFSI is known to have timing chain failures and we have replaced many. However they are talking about the 4.2L (209 2007 Audi A4 Location San Jose CA. My xAmI. Ihave an A4 Avant B9 1.4TFSI. I called three independents this morning about getting the timing belt and water pump replaced. One of them mentioned that for my variant of A4, the water pump is on the other side of the engine and is not normally replaced along with the timing belt. Theaverage price of a 2010 Audi A4 timing belt replacement can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a timing belt replacement in your area from Older cars may Thetensioners run off of oil pressure, if your oil pressure dropped and the tensioner didn't keep tension it is possible that is the cause of the jump in timing. I would figure out your oil pressure which could be do to a bad tensioner. A lot of ifs and possibles without more information and data. A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - 2010 audi a4 Irecently had the code P0016 flash on for a day and then it disappeared. So far no sounds or changes in performance, car is running like normal. My 2010 B8 A4 has 2011Audi A4 timing chain service. 2011 Audi A4 timing chain service. Theycalled today and said they have finally started the pistons replacement but noticed my timing chain and tensioner needed to be changed. I thought they were suppose to last longer than 67,000 miles. Past: 2017 Audi A4 Prem+ 7AT, 2013 BMW 528i xDrive, 2013 Audi A4 Prem+ 6MT Sport, 2009 Audi A4 Premium 6AT Chairman

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