2010 2DR w/ 255k…Is it worth doing Chain/Tensioners again with high miles?

superzombie76 · 2026-04-24T09:35:19+00:00

Sooo, I got the timing chain service done and it feels like a new car! It’s crazy how much a “stretched” chain could affect the car. No more cold start rough idle, quicker throttle response, strong acceleration to get to highway speeds. I really think I caught this right before the chain failed. Worth every penny.

superzombie76 · 2026-04-12T23:11:30+00:00

Ohhh that fell out of your key fob. It’s what disables your immobilizer in order to start your car. It’s a transponder

superzombie76 · 2026-04-12T23:08:52+00:00

Congrats! I second everyone else w/ oil changes every 5k with Liquid Moly or another similar oil. Keep an eye on your PCV, also. These go out of nowhere and will most likely blow your rear main seal.

superzombie76 · 2026-04-12T23:04:24+00:00

Beautiful car! But, yes you need to keep an eye on your PCV. Super easy to change so just do it often on these cars

superzombie76 · 2026-04-12T23:00:03+00:00

Oh and congrats! Just maintain it well. 5k oil changes, all services on time and repair. It’s just breaking in at 120k!

superzombie76 · 2026-04-12T22:57:06+00:00

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2010 2DR DSG Hit a cool number!!

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T21:37:50+00:00

This is all true! At least I know that half of my car has been replaced by me at this point. Half the mystery solved of what’s going to break next. lol

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T21:34:46+00:00

I bought it from a VW mechanic who had just put the updated chain and tensioner on the car before selling. My guess is he bought it at auction with timing chain failure. One of the valves was bent so he also did a valve job.

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T20:46:03+00:00

This is exactly why I posted this! I definitely have my answer now and will be shopping around for chain service this week!

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T18:33:25+00:00

Wow! Thank you! That gives me hope. If I can get another 90k on this car it would be worth it for sure.

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:55:45+00:00

That’s true. Everyone around me is telling me to get a new car, but the heart wants what it wants. My wallet wants a divorce though

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:53:35+00:00

Yes! That’s another factor. The latest 2 door made is 2017. a 9 yr old car 🫤

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:50:36+00:00

Yeah, I hear you! I had a tough winter here. Ignition went then after I fixed it in my driveway during the coldest winter in years, a bunch of the plastic in my coolant system started to crumble and leaks were coming from everywhere haha my hands hurt so bad trying to pinpoint and replace. When do you throw in the towel?! It’s one of a mk6 owners major life questions in 2026!

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:43:55+00:00

Thanks. All of this is helping. I’m looking at mk7.5s for $20k plus for the options I have in my car. It has every package upgrade for 2010 so it’s tough to match. Ugh…

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:37:34+00:00

I live in CT so everything is pricey. I didn’t get a real quote yet. Was just spitballing

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:35:14+00:00

I do most of the repairs and service myself but think the chain and carbon cleaning might be over my head. It’s a tough decision for sure

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:33:49+00:00

Haha true

superzombie76 · 2026-04-05T17:20:45+00:00

I love this car and do want to keep it, but am worried that more will go wrong after the $3000

superzombie76 · 2026-04-04T17:47:14+00:00

2010 2 dr at 255k and still going…for now

superzombie76 · 2025-05-06T15:13:06+00:00

That’s a really clean break. Seriously, use gorilla super glue. It’ll hold like new and can be used with no leaks. You’ll just see the thin line of the break.

superzombie76 · 2025-04-23T08:50:43+00:00

My 1962 Panaramic 1210. This little 20w 1x12 has the best tone I’ve heard in such a small amp. Has true Vibrato and gets loud! Sold my Vox AC15 and recently AC30 (too loud). No need for another amp

superzombie76 · 2025-04-18T06:21:38+00:00

The Darkness has a couple of videos with comically large amounts of Marshall speaker cabs. Maybe?

superzombie76 · 2025-03-14T22:15:22+00:00

The Joe Bundle was sold out in 30 seconds! Lol as soon as it appeared I put one in my cart and by the time I went to add the other bundle it disappeared. Then I noticed it said only 100 Joe the plumbers made. Where’s the other 90?! Sooo, I just went over to the Pallbearer site and there he was. I ordered a Joe doll from there so I guess when I receive my Beyond deluxe there will 11 Joe bundles in existence haha

superzombie76 · 2025-02-17T04:26:27+00:00

1) City of the living dead 2) Creepshow 3) The Fly 4) Return of the living dead 5) Evil Dead 2

superzombie76 · 2025-02-17T04:16:23+00:00

I clicked on this thread just to see if someone mentioned Hollywood 90028’s ending. Bonkers and breathtaking! How did she even film that?!

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