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Some minor details, the cylinder heads were already messed up but this just made them worse beyond repair. It could've been repaired/rebuild but as the car already had 340k KM, it wasn't worth it.

Hi all,

It's been a while but the jumped timing chain did enough damage so I got rid of the car. It has been a fun car so as a public announcement, please check or replace your timing chain + tensioner if not done already to avoid this situation. Thank you for the forum, it helped me a lot.

Hi Matt,

That's unfortunate to hear. I was curious if you got an update regarding the engine ?

Thanks !

Hi guys, Unfortunately my timing chain jumped. Had it replaced at 160k and drove with the replaced one until 348k. - Regular oil changes, did not notice any performance issues during that time, cold rattle noise for a bit but had that even when it was replaced. Car is at the moment with the garage t...

I have the same issue as you. I just hold the boot unlock key when I'm in the back to pull it open.

Not particularly, just the normal use. Just make sure to keep checking it. I have the 1.4 TSI 122PK.

i got the Cam actuator noise but I had it since the beginning. Timing chain was replaced at 160K and now I'm at 335K.

Yours could be the fan though

Thanks for the link and good to know ! It sure looks a lot better.

Looking good, spacers does makes a lot of difference.Which brand of spacers did you use ?

And are you noticing anything with the ride comfort ?

Looks clean, nice photo !

It's actually not that expensive, I got mine for around 150 EUR and it was/is still the best buy for my car (next to the chip tuning) Apple CarPlay/Android Auto will make your life so much easier and fun to drive :) ! This should be right but make sure to check it for yourself: https://www.aliexpres...

Hi John,

I suggest that you buy a new head unit, the RCD330 with Bluetooth Apple Carplay + Android Auto.

Works perfect and it is a plug & play.

Hope this helps.

Damn, that looks nice.

I recommend looking for a 1.4 122 or an 2.0. They seem to be the most reliable but it depends on what you want to do with it + fuel consumption.

Good luck !

Glad to hear that you got it resolved and hope it won't happen again.

Enjoy your car !

Hi there. Got the 122pk 2010 bluemotion Milage: Bought it at 145k kilometers, now at 270k kilometers. Major things: Chain replaced as a precaution (Around 500 EUR) Turbo died on me so had it replaced. (Around 1k EUR) The usual: Tires; depends on the choice. Brakes; Brembo brakepads (Around 100 EUR) ...

That looks clean ! If people cannot see if you are braking, then I dont know what.

Thanks again !!

HI Andy, Nice to hear that you picked up an R-Line, hope you are having fun with it. I had the same issue with the RNS315, the BT unit is outdated. Therefor I suggest that you get a new stereo, the RCD 330. Comes with Apple Play, AndroidCar & Bluetooth and works perfectly. I'm have been using it...

Hi there,

I replaced mine with black ones from Ali, looks good and cheap. Just make sure to clean the residue of the old emblems to make sure that it sticks.

What brand are those alloys ? Nowadays I see them a lot under Audi's