tensioner for timing chain - SEAT Cupra.net

gavrielg7 · 15-02-2010, 09:40

hello everybody.

I own leon 4wd 20vt 2002 and live in Israel.
i hear sounds of knocks from the engine like a diesel enginge and been told that
it is the tentioner. what are the meanings and the risks of this?

*andycupra* · 15-02-2010, 10:13

The 20vt has a timing belt rather than a chain, which is something that should be serviced +(changed) dependant on mileage and age.
The tensioner is there to maintain the correct tension for the timing belt.
If this was to fail this could potentially lead to serious damage from the belt failing, jamming, jumping a tooth etc etc.
Its not something you want to leave, you should get this repaired asap.

When was the timing belt last changed?
It wont be cheap, i would recommend that you dont just change the tensioner, it makes sense to do a complete timing belt service change.

**DPJ** · 15-02-2010, 10:25

It has a chain between the cams at the other end with an adjuster.

gavrielg7 · 15-02-2010, 10:29

thanks for the quick anser.

since prices in israel are very high, is it possible to get help with buying tentioner,timing belt and other parts in your country , which I dont know ?

15-02-2010, 09:40	#1
gavrielg7 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	tensioner for timing chain hello everybody. I own leon 4wd 20vt 2002 and live in Israel. i hear sounds of knocks from the engine like a diesel enginge and been told that it is the tentioner. what are the meanings and the risks of this?

15-02-2010, 10:13	#2
andycupra status subject to change Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: until tomorow, i just keep moving on... Posts: 6,138	The 20vt has a timing belt rather than a chain, which is something that should be serviced +(changed) dependant on mileage and age. The tensioner is there to maintain the correct tension for the timing belt. If this was to fail this could potentially lead to serious damage from the belt failing, jamming, jumping a tooth etc etc. Its not something you want to leave, you should get this repaired asap. When was the timing belt last changed? It wont be cheap, i would recommend that you dont just change the tensioner, it makes sense to do a complete timing belt service change. __________________ Power = 3 stilo . . . . . . . . Handling = 3 stilo Looks = 4 stilo . . . . . . . . Driver = How many Stilo do you have?

15-02-2010, 10:25	#3
DPJ Posting my car Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nr Richmond, North Yorkshire Posts: 12,495	It has a chain between the cams at the other end with an adjuster. __________________ Dave ...................... dpj@seatcupra.net ...............................................................................Alhambra Stylance 140Tdi...KiwiCupra 8v...387.7bhp Leon Cupra GT

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15-02-2010, 10:29	#4
gavrielg7 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	thanks for the quick anser. since prices in israel are very high, is it possible to get help with buying tentioner,timing belt and other parts in your country , which I dont know ?

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