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2026. 6. 30. 작업

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Do you need to replace a timing chain?

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If your mechanic says 'Timing chains are for life and require no maintenance' then please find a new mechanic. There are loads of examples of timing chains that are designed for life but suffer from early failure of some sort whether its stretching, snapping, a tensioner or guide failing or anything else. Examples include: BMW N47 2.0D - Probably the most well known, simple bad design mean they snap with no warning as low as 60k. Ford 2.2, 2.4 TDCI - They stretch, sometimes you get warning with a rattle noise, sometimes not and the chain jumps causing massive engine damage. Mitsubishi 3.2Di-DC 4M41 - The top chain guide breaks causing a loose chain and in some cases the chain jumps. The list goes on including VW examples that I will search for the engine codes and update my answer. As for preventative maintenance then yes this can prevent a failure, depending any known issues then it could be as simple as taking the rocker cover off and replacing as in the above Mitsubishi case or in t