I have a 2017 Leon fitted with a 2.0 150 TDI engine, which has done 30k miles
It was 3 years old yesterday, and had a second variable service, carried out by my local VAG specialist now that the car is out of warrenty.
They noted that it has a slight squeal from the timing belt tensioner area, and recommended further investigation. I must admit that I have never noticed the noise.
I mentioned that it is now out of warranty, but that suggested taking to a SEAT dealer to see if they can investigate, suggesting that if it is faulty it might be fixed under goodwill.
Problem is where I am in Essex SEAT dealers are very few and far between, my fear is that if I go to the trouble of having it looked at, it maybe a subjective opinion as it's a slight noise, where they say "They all do that" And I then get charged for a strip down at my cost.
I have far more trust in my VAG specialist to be honest, having used them for years with a number of cars.. As such am tempted to just let them have a look instead, but obviously will have to pay for inspection + anything that needs replacing.
However does anyone have any similar experience with this engine. I would be surprised if the tensioner is faulty so soon, not unless their is a manufacturing fault?
PS They also found 3 shocks that are weeping after only 3 years / 30k too. Disappointing I have already had the battery fail after 2 years, which was replaced under warrenty
It was 3 years old yesterday, and had a second variable service, carried out by my local VAG specialist now that the car is out of warrenty.
They noted that it has a slight squeal from the timing belt tensioner area, and recommended further investigation. I must admit that I have never noticed the noise.
I mentioned that it is now out of warranty, but that suggested taking to a SEAT dealer to see if they can investigate, suggesting that if it is faulty it might be fixed under goodwill.
Problem is where I am in Essex SEAT dealers are very few and far between, my fear is that if I go to the trouble of having it looked at, it maybe a subjective opinion as it's a slight noise, where they say "They all do that" And I then get charged for a strip down at my cost.
I have far more trust in my VAG specialist to be honest, having used them for years with a number of cars.. As such am tempted to just let them have a look instead, but obviously will have to pay for inspection + anything that needs replacing.
However does anyone have any similar experience with this engine. I would be surprised if the tensioner is faulty so soon, not unless their is a manufacturing fault?
PS They also found 3 shocks that are weeping after only 3 years / 30k too. Disappointing I have already had the battery fail after 2 years, which was replaced under warrenty