Volkswagen Polo - POLO VW AHW Engine- Timing belt Tensioner shear - Lexten

Hello,

My cars Tensioner from the timing belt sheared and after replacing with a new one, it has snapped again.

Please help me with some advice as this is really driving me nuts and the mechanics seem not to tell me any convicing reasons as to why the bolt keeps on breaking.

Volkswagen Polo - POLO VW AHW Engine- Timing belt Tensioner shear - skidpan

the mechanics seem not to tell me any convicing reasons as to why the bolt keeps on breaking.

Cheap bolt made of cheese

Bolt incorrectly torqued

Tensioner assembly incorrectly fitted (no idea if its idot proof)

Volkswagen Polo - POLO VW AHW Engine- Timing belt Tensioner shear - madf

Is it a VW garage doing teh job?

If not, use one.

Volkswagen Polo - POLO VW AHW Engine- Timing belt Tensioner shear - Oli33

Tensioner of timing belt sheared... two times... and engine still working?!? Lucky man!

Volkswagen Polo - POLO VW AHW Engine- Timing belt Tensioner shear - Lexten

Thanks skid. will try to work around this

Volkswagen Polo - POLO VW AHW Engine- Timing belt Tensioner shear - Lexten

thanks again Ma***

@ Ollie

The fist time it bend all valves n had to do a top overhaul