Hi,
I don't know the service history of my 120,000 mile 2004 Passat TDI wagon. I have stopped driving the car because I think I hear the balance shaft chain noise as compared to the sound on other internet video. The Lock Carrier is removed in preparation for timing belt and balance shaft work but I have not purchase parts yet. From reading it appears that one could either replace the chain tensioner or the entire balance shaft module. I am a little concerned about shelling out $1200 for a part that I may not need.
From this point of disassembly is it possible to inspect the balance shaft drive chain without removing the oil pan. I am wondering if an inspection could be done by removing the crankshaft seal housing before dropping the sub frame and oil pan.
Thanks again.
I don't know the service history of my 120,000 mile 2004 Passat TDI wagon. I have stopped driving the car because I think I hear the balance shaft chain noise as compared to the sound on other internet video. The Lock Carrier is removed in preparation for timing belt and balance shaft work but I have not purchase parts yet. From reading it appears that one could either replace the chain tensioner or the entire balance shaft module. I am a little concerned about shelling out $1200 for a part that I may not need.
From this point of disassembly is it possible to inspect the balance shaft drive chain without removing the oil pan. I am wondering if an inspection could be done by removing the crankshaft seal housing before dropping the sub frame and oil pan.
Thanks again.