VR6 chain making rattling noise

[Rhev]

So I know this is a sign of the chain going out and needing to be replaced. My question is how long does it have until it goes out usually? What happens if it does snap on me? I heard that the whole engine is shot if that happens. Thanks in advance for help

[hendrikbmx]

the chain probably doesn't rattle, its the guides. its way cheaper to fix now, than later.
what is the cars mileage? at around 200 000km you should change the parts.

[Rhev]

It's at 141,000 miles.

[g60301]

Guides.

[Rhev]

how is it for driving? if i go slow / low rpms. because it's my only car right now and might need to drive it. can't get it fixed probably for like 2 weeks or so.

[Rhev]

i can get the kit in a few days but don't have the tools / garage to work on it right now so have to wait for my buddy to be available

[V4310W]

I would take care of it sooner than later. I did mine a few months ago and its really not as difficult as it sounds. There's a couple great DIYs I followed:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ch-Replacement
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1264409

[g60301]

Ahh I don't know man. Never owned a vr6, if I was you I'd take it really easy. I'm sure someone will chime in. However that timing chain atleast from what I've read, is not a quick job. Google timing chain replacement for your vr6 so atleast you have some sorta clue as to what's in store for you.

[Rhev]

I would take care of it sooner than later. I did mine a few months ago and its really not as difficult as it sounds. There's a couple great DIYs I followed:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ch-Replacement
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1264409

i don't have the tools for it. i just recently picked up the corrado like a month ago or so. first project car really. i mean everything has been replaced already basically except engine / tranny. this is really the only thing I'll have to do. I just don't have the means to do it. I might just borrow my roommates car for the most part.

[V4310W]

i don't have the tools for it. i just recently picked up the corrado like a month ago or so. first project car really. i mean everything has been replaced already basically except engine / tranny. this is really the only thing I'll have to do. I just don't have the means to do it. I might just borrow my roommates car for the most part.

Yeah I understand that. I never would have thought about doing it myself if my dad hadn't been willing to help. Another thought is you might be able to get away with just doing the upper guide and tensioner. Far fewer tools required and the transmission can stay in place.

[Rhev]

How long does the job take to do?

[V4310W]

Just doing the upper guide and tensioner could probably be a one day job. Possibly a weekend depending on ability and the inevitable snags. Doing the whole shebang would take a lot longer as a lot has to be removed including transmission just to get to the bottom half.

[DUBZAK]

You are a ticking time bomb for bending valves. You cannot change the upper tensioner completely without removing the lower timing cover. It would be even more retarded to not replace the lower stuff too......

Welcome to Corrado ownership 101. Cheap out or hold off on important items, it will cost you 3 fold vs doing it right one time.

[V4310W]

You are a ticking time bomb for bending valves. You cannot change the upper tensioner completely without removing the lower timing cover. It would be even more retarded to not replace the lower stuff too......

Welcome to Corrado ownership 101. Cheap out or hold off on important items, it will cost you 3 fold vs doing it right one time.

Woops my mistake. I suppose I should start double checking my facts. Thanks for correcting me

[DUBZAK]

Woops my mistake. I suppose I should start double checking my facts. Thanks for correcting me

All good man. The bottom of the Tensioner sits below the head gasket and is slid on. You aren't going to get that out without the trans out of the car. I believe many have tried.