Reactionscore. 18. Points. 8. Location. Somewhere in deepest darkest Hertfordshire Jan 13, 2017. #1. Hi Chaps, i'd found a guide on how to replace the 3.0tdi drivers side cam chain tensioner on here a while ago but for the life of me i cant find it now!!! Timingbelts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally. Audi A3 Timing Belt Or Chain (2006 - 2023) Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval; 2023: 2.0L 4 Cyl. timing chain: interference: lifetime: 2022: 2.0L 4 Cyl. Audimay indeed recommend having the belt changed every five years, at over £600 for that pleasure, their bound to say it, to encourage those of us who do a higher mileage, to change the belt. Your average driver will have covered 50=60,ooo+ miles in around five years, and yes the timing belt may need seeing to. ReplacementInterval Guide Audi recommend: →2003MY: Replacement every 115,000 miles.NOTE: Audi UK recommend the timing belt is replaced every 5 years. 2004MY→: Replacement every 75,000 miles or 5 years. The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account. Check For Engine Damage . #3. Their isn't a changing interval scheduled for this belt - recently had a complete fuel system (everything bar the tank) and this wasn't changed. When I asked about the necessity of the change not one tech in the workshop had ever had to change one. After looking through the Audi tech assistant computer it was determined that Timingbelts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally. Ford Fusion Timing Belt Or Chain (2006 - 2020) timing chain: interference: lifetime: 2006: 2.3L 4 Cyl. 160 hp (Duratec 23) timing chain: Donationlink: A4 A5 A6 A7 Q7 Q5 C7 3.0TDI timing chain replacementVW 60806posts · Joined 2002. #5 · Sep 12, 2022. Hi, If as above it has a belt, UK dealers recommend 5 years or 75k miles whichever comes first. German dealers state no time limit. Based it's believed, there is more stop/start & prolonged idling periods in the UK where the cam belt is under more stress. 87XB.

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