Why would a timing chain stretch?
The most common cause of timing chain stretch is lack of maintenance and regular oil changes. Worn out oil can no longer lubricate the chain and will cause the rollers and links to wear against each other. In some cases, a worn timing chain may cause the engine to jump time a few teeth.
What does the timing chain extended warranty cover?
The timing chain extended warranty also includes a provision, subject to sliding scale percentages, to cover a percentage of the cost of repair or replacement of a damaged or failed engine. As with the timing chain replacement and repairs, there are conditions that must be met concerning the engine work or replacement.
What to do if your timing chain is damaged?
An authorized dealer will make the determination if the timing chain or timing chain tensioner damaged the engine.
Are there any out of pocket costs for timing chains?
According to the settlement, there will be no reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs of any repairs or replacements to the timing chains, tensioners or engines if the work was performed more than 30 days after the settlement notice date by anyone other than an authorized Audi or VW dealership.
When to replace the timing chain on an Audi?
The repairs or replacement must be performed by an authorized Audi or VW dealer if the engine was damaged or failed directly due to the timing chain or tensioner within the same 10-year/100,000-mile extended warranty period from the date the vehicle went into service.
What happens if your timing chain goes bad?
A series of lawsuits eventually led to a settlement that offers an extended warranty and potential reimbursements for owners. Timing chains are the conductor of your engine.
What was the settlement with VW timing chain?
As the court fees piled up, Volkswagen agreed to settle 7 class-action lawsuits in one combined action in May of 2018. As part of the settlement, the following Volkswagen vehicles were given an extended “new vehicle limited warranty” to cover future repairs or replacements of the timing chains and tensioners.
Can you get refund for timing chain repair?
If you’ve already repaired or replaced the timing chain system, you may be eligible for a reimbursement if the service was done within 10 years or 100,000 miles of when the vehicle first entered service. If the work was done at an authorized VW dealership, 100% of the cost will be refunded.
Can a BMW engine be serviced with a timing chain?
Timing chain systems, while safer than belts, are far more difficult to service. For engines with timing chain issues like BMW’s N20 or several of Audi’s engines, this means expensive and lengthy services to prevent a ruined engine.