Changing the cam chain tensioner gaskets?
#1
Changing the cam chain tensioner gaskets?
New guy here so take it easy on me.
Here is my question. I have a 2001 Audi A6 2.7t. How hard is it to change the cam chain tensioner gaskets for a DIY guy? Is this something that is fairly easy, or is this something that should be left to a certified mechanic?
Rodney
Here is my question. I have a 2001 Audi A6 2.7t. How hard is it to change the cam chain tensioner gaskets for a DIY guy? Is this something that is fairly easy, or is this something that should be left to a certified mechanic?
Rodney
#2
I am about to change it on my 2.8L 2001 A6 Avant in the next week or so. I ordered all the parts from here (middle package) has all the directions and photos
Audi Valve Cover Gasket Kit - Audi Cam Tensioner Gasket Replacement - Blauparts
Be ready for a 9 hour job - but is very dooable, but seriously consider doing your VCG as well which is included with the kit
How to Links to give you a quick idea
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=15202978
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=15120005
Audi Valve Cover Gasket Kit - Audi Cam Tensioner Gasket Replacement - Blauparts
Be ready for a 9 hour job - but is very dooable, but seriously consider doing your VCG as well which is included with the kit
How to Links to give you a quick idea
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=15202978
http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?p=15120005
Last edited by twopedalwarrior; 07-11-2013 at 12:52 PM.
#3
Don't forget you will need the cam chain tensioner compression tool for the job. I don't think the kit comes with it, but I could be wrong.
I would give the job a 6 out of 10 on the pain in the *** scale. On the 2.7t I believe you will have to remove your passenger side kombi valve to get the valve cover off. At least I had to on my 2.7t. That took the longest out of anything else.
This isn't a tough job, just takes time and patience.
I would give the job a 6 out of 10 on the pain in the *** scale. On the 2.7t I believe you will have to remove your passenger side kombi valve to get the valve cover off. At least I had to on my 2.7t. That took the longest out of anything else.
This isn't a tough job, just takes time and patience.
#4
Don't forget you will need the cam chain tensioner compression tool for the job. I don't think the kit comes with it, but I could be wrong.
I would give the job a 6 out of 10 on the pain in the *** scale. On the 2.7t I believe you will have to remove your passenger side kombi valve to get the valve cover off. At least I had to on my 2.7t. That took the longest out of anything else.
This isn't a tough job, just takes time and patience.
I would give the job a 6 out of 10 on the pain in the *** scale. On the 2.7t I believe you will have to remove your passenger side kombi valve to get the valve cover off. At least I had to on my 2.7t. That took the longest out of anything else.
This isn't a tough job, just takes time and patience.
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