10-16-2011, 05:14 PM # 2 Jusforfun AudiWorld Super User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland, Dublin Posts: 7,327 Likes: 0 Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts No reports so far on AW. You do know that the 2012 3.0 TDI is on the new engine right? I wonder who has 100,000 plus up? Any chance of a link to do a bit of sleuthing.
This video will provide you with all the details for replacing the timing belt in your Audi when it's equipped with the 3.0L AVK engine. This engine featuresThe most comprehensive OEM timing chain kit on the market. Even though Volkswagen Group claims the timing chain system is designed to last the lifetime of the car, timing chains stretch and guide rails fail at some point of this motor's life-cycle. This kit has every component that usually fails so that your timing chain job is easier to complete. Kit Includes: Timing Chain - 059109229J Timing Rattle on startup sounds like timing chain slapping. Is this common on 3.0 TDI engines? What is the fix??? Model year 2014 1. The V8 4.2 TDI diesel engines are excellent concerning reliability. However, some of them had problems with the intake manifold and throttle. 2. All bearing of axes, rods, and levers inside were made of plastic until 2009, which wear out very quickly (40-50,000 miles). As a result, reduced power and torque because of different gaps and skews. Acs9s4.